C4 Brightlingsea circular via Elmstead Market, Frating
Operated by Stephensons of Essex. Registered as running via Great Bromley, Hare Green, Elmstead. First bus 07:30, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different C4? 6 other bus routes are numbered C4 elsewhere in the UK — see every C4 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:30 |
|---|---|
| Colne School (adj) | 07:30 |
| Colne School (adj) | 07:33 |
| Chapel Ln (adj) | 07:40 |
| Chapel Ln (adj) | 07:42 |
| Stables (o/s) | 07:44 |
| Chapel Lane (opp) | 07:47 |
| Mary Lane (opp) | 07:49 |
| Weeley Road (opp) | 08:01 |
| Colne School (adj) | 08:23 |
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.
Tickets on the C4
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 Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December 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 C4
C4 towards Colne School
All 9 stops
- Colne School (adj) Brightlingsea
- Colne School (adj) Brightlingsea
- Chapel Ln (adj) Elmstead Market
- Chapel Ln (adj) Elmstead Market
- Stables (o/s) Hare Green
- Chapel Lane (opp) Frating
- Mary Lane (opp) Hare Green
- Weeley Road (opp) Aingers Green
- Colne School (adj) Brightlingsea
C4 towards Frating Rectory Road
All 9 stops
- Colne School (opp) Brightlingsea
- Weeley Road (adj) Aingers Green
- Mary Lane (opp) Hare Green
- Chapel Lane (opp) Frating
- Stables (o/s) Hare Green
- Chapel Ln (opp) Elmstead Market
- Chapel Ln (adj) Elmstead Market
- Colne School (adj) Brightlingsea
- Colne School (adj) Brightlingsea
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 5 January 2026 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 September 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
- New service effective 1 September 2022 Monday to Friday Sc
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000454/176 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first C4 bus?
The first C4 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last C4 bus?
The last C4 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 C4 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 C4 bus?
The C4 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 PF0000454/176. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.