C7 Alresford to Brightlingsea via Thorrington
Operated by Stephensons of Essex. First bus 08:10, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different C7? 3 other bus routes are numbered C7 elsewhere in the UK — see every C7 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Orchard Rd (adj) | 08:10 |
| Coach Road Corner (E-bound) | 08:12 |
| Brook Farm (o/s) | 08:14 |
| Colne School (adj) | 08:21 |
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 C7
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 C7
C7 towards Brightlingsea
All 14 stops
- Orchard Rd (adj) Alresford
- Coach Road Corner (E-bound) Alresford
- St Osyth Road (E-bound) Alresford
- Brook Farm (o/s) Alresford
- Tenpenny Bridge (SE-bound) Alresford
- Brightlingsea Road (opp) Thorrington
- Thorrington Cross (S-bound) Thorrington
- Thors Farm (opp) Thorrington
- Mill House (opp) Thorrington
- Gatehouse Farm (o/s) Thorrington
- Brightlingsea Hall (o/s) Brightlingsea
- Samsons Corner (opp) Brightlingsea
- Strangers Corner (SE-bound) Brightlingsea
- Colne School (adj) Brightlingsea
C7 towards Alresford
All 13 stops
- Colne School (opp) Brightlingsea
- Strangers Corner (NW-bound) Brightlingsea
- Samsons Corner (o/s) Brightlingsea
- Brightlingsea Hall (opp) Brightlingsea
- Gatehouse Farm (opp) Thorrington
- Mill House (adj) Thorrington
- Thors Farm (o/s) Thorrington
- Thorrington Cross (N-bound) Thorrington
- Brightlingsea Road (adj) Thorrington
- Brook Farm (opp) Alresford
- St Osyth Road (W-bound) Alresford
- Coach Road Corner (W-bound) Alresford
- Orchard Rd (opp) Alresford
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first C7 bus?
The first C7 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last C7 bus?
The last C7 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the C7 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 C7 bus?
The C7 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. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.