C8 Aingers Green to Brightlingsea via Thorrington
Operated by Stephensons of Essex. First bus 08:03, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different C8? 2 other bus routes are numbered C8 elsewhere in the UK — see every C8 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:03 |
|---|---|
| Weeley Road (opp) | 08:03 |
| Bentley Country Park (o/s) | 08:07 |
| The Red Lion (opp) | 08:12 |
| 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.
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 C8
C8 towards Brightlingsea
All 4 stops
- Weeley Road (opp) Aingers Green
- Bentley Country Park (o/s) Aingers Green
- The Red Lion (opp) Thorrington
- Colne School (adj) Brightlingsea
C8 towards Aingers Green
All 4 stops
- Colne School (opp) Brightlingsea
- The Red Lion (o/s) Thorrington
- Bentley Country Park (opp) Aingers Green
- Weeley Road (adj) Aingers Green
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first C8 bus?
The first C8 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:03 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last C8 bus?
The last C8 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 C8 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 C8 bus?
The C8 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.