C3 Point Clear to Brightlingsea via St Osyth, Thorrington

Operated by Stephensons of Essex. Registered as running via Point Clear, St Osyth, Aingers Green, Thorrington. First bus 07:50, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Brightlingsea from Point Clear (SE-bound): tomorrow 07:50

Next towards Point Clear from Colne School (opp): 15:20

Wanted a different C3? 10 other bus routes are numbered C3 elsewhere in the UK — see every C3 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Brightlings Colne Sch · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 07:50
Point Clear (SE-bound) 07:50
Colchester Road (N-bound) 07:57
Weeley Road (opp) 08:06
Bentley Country Park (o/s) 08:10
Post Office (opp) 08:16
Colne School (adj) 08:20

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Stephensons of Essex whether this route takes part. Details →

Tickets on the C3

Stephensons of Essex publishes singles and day returns on this route for students.

Student Return · Student Single

Ticket types come from Stephensons of Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 23 July 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stephensons of Essex.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stephensons of Essex before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route C3

C3 towards Brightlingsea

All 30 stops
  1. Point Clear (SE-bound) Point Clear
  2. Oakmead (adj) Point Clear
  3. Community Hall (o/s) Point Clear
  4. Dumont Avenue (opp) Point Clear
  5. Point Clear Road (E-bound) Point Clear
  6. Point Clear Road Stores (adj) Point Clear
  7. Lee Wick Lane (opp) Point Clear
  8. Mill Street (opp) St Osyth
  9. White Hart (o/s) St Osyth
  10. The Priory (o/s) St Osyth
  11. Colchester Road (N-bound) St Osyth
  12. The Kings Arms (opp) St Osyth
  13. Wellwick House (o/s) St Osyth
  14. Oaklands (opp) St Osyth
  15. Frowick Lane (opp) St Osyth
  16. The Paddocks (opp) Aingers Green
  17. Weeley Road (opp) Aingers Green
  18. The Oaks (S-bound) Aingers Green
  19. The Barn Cafe (o/s) Aingers Green
  20. Bentley Country Park (o/s) Aingers Green
  21. The Red Lion (opp) Thorrington
  22. Post Office (opp) Thorrington
  23. Thorrington Cross (S-bound) Thorrington
  24. Thors Farm (opp) Thorrington
  25. Mill House (opp) Thorrington
  26. Gatehouse Farm (o/s) Thorrington
  27. Brightlingsea Hall (o/s) Brightlingsea
  28. Samsons Corner (opp) Brightlingsea
  29. Strangers Corner (SE-bound) Brightlingsea
  30. Colne School (adj) Brightlingsea

C3 towards Point Clear

All 29 stops
  1. Colne School (opp) Brightlingsea
  2. Strangers Corner (NW-bound) Brightlingsea
  3. Samsons Corner (o/s) Brightlingsea
  4. Brightlingsea Hall (opp) Brightlingsea
  5. Gatehouse Farm (opp) Thorrington
  6. Mill House (adj) Thorrington
  7. Thors Farm (o/s) Thorrington
  8. Thorrington Cross (N-bound) Thorrington
  9. Post Office (o/s) Thorrington
  10. The Red Lion (o/s) Thorrington
  11. Bentley Country Park (opp) Aingers Green
  12. The Barn Cafe (opp) Aingers Green
  13. The Oaks (S-bound) Aingers Green
  14. Weeley Road (adj) Aingers Green
  15. Frowick Lane (adj) St Osyth
  16. Oaklands (o/s) St Osyth
  17. Wellwick House (opp) St Osyth
  18. The Kings Arms (adj) St Osyth
  19. Colchester Road (S-bound) St Osyth
  20. The Priory (opp) St Osyth
  21. White Hart (opp) St Osyth
  22. Mill Street (adj) St Osyth
  23. Lee Wick Lane (adj) Point Clear
  24. Point Clear Road Stores (opp) Point Clear
  25. Point Clear Road (W-bound) Point Clear
  26. Dumont Avenue (adj) Point Clear
  27. Community Hall (opp) Point Clear
  28. Oakmead (opp) Point Clear
  29. Point Clear (SE-bound) Point Clear

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000454/195 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

BrightlingseaSt OsythThorringtonPoint ClearAingers Green

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first C3 bus?

The first C3 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last C3 bus?

The last C3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the C3 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Stephensons of Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the C3 bus?

The C3 is operated by Stephensons of Essex.

Timetable data from Stephensons of Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Stephensons of Essex last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 2 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000454/195. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.