X70 Colchester to Chelmsford via Bradwell, Braintree

Operated by First Essex. Registered as running via Marks Tey, Braintree, Broomfield Hospital. First bus 09:05, last bus 09:05. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £3.00 — more.

Next towards Chelmsford from Osborne Street (Stop Ac): 09:05

Wanted a different X70? 5 other bus routes are numbered X70 elsewhere in the UK — see every X70 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Chelmsford, Bus Station · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 09:05
Osborne Street (Stop Ac) 09:05
Halstead Road Corner (opp) 09:16
Tollgate Centre (W-bound) 09:21
Railway Station (opp) 09:28
The Swan (o/s) 09:42
Tesco East Store (W-bound) 09:46
Bus Interchange (Stand 5) 09:57
White Court (SW-bound) 10:05
Hospital (Stand 2) 10:21
Skerry Rise (opp) 10:28
Bus Station (Stand 1) 10:40

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.

The X70 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Fares on the X70

Adult single £2.00 to £3.00 · Child single £1.50 to £3.00

First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with First Essex before you travel.

Tickets on the X70

First Essex publishes singles on this route for adults and children.

Adult Single · Child Single

Ticket types come from First Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First 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 First 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 X70

X70 towards Chelmsford

All 84 stops
  1. Osborne Street (Stop Ac) Colchester City Centre
  2. Crouch Street (Stop Db) Colchester City Centre
  3. Essex County Hospital (o/s) Colchester
  4. Beverley Road (adj) Colchester
  5. The Avenue (adj) Colchester
  6. Park Road (adj) Colchester
  7. Fitzwalter Road (adj) Colchester
  8. Glen Avenue (opp) Colchester
  9. Church (o/s) Lexden
  10. Halstead Road Corner (opp) Lexden
  11. Nelson Road (adj) Lexden
  12. King Coel Road South (opp) Stanway
  13. Garage (adj) Stanway
  14. Lucy Lane South (opp) Stanway
  15. Tollgate Rbt (near) Stanway
  16. Tollgate Centre (W-bound) Stanway
  17. Wyvern Farm (opp) Stanway
  18. Sealion Approach (opp) Stanway
  19. St Albright's Church (o/s) Stanway
  20. Sparrow Hall (opp) Stanway
  21. The Swan Stanway (o/s) Stanway
  22. Westbury Close (opp) Copford
  23. Copford Lane (adj) Copford
  24. Motel (opp) Marks Tey
  25. Railway Station (opp) Marks Tey
  26. Station Road (opp) Marks Tey
  27. Ashbury Drive (adj) Marks Tey
  28. Godmans Lane (adj) Marks Tey
  29. Poplars Nurseries (o/s) Marks Tey
  30. Godbolt's Farm (opp) Little Tey
  31. Church Lane (opp) Little Tey
  32. Salmons Lane (opp) Little Tey
  33. The Kings Arms (opp) Coggeshall
  34. The Surrex Inn (o/s) Coggeshall
  35. Lee's Farm (o/s) Coggeshall
  36. Mill View (W-bound) Bradwell
  37. The Swan (o/s) Bradwell
  38. Bridge Hall Road (opp) Bradwell
  39. The Dolphin (opp) Bradwell
  40. Cherry Lane (o/s) Bradwell
  41. Tesco East Store (W-bound) Braintree
  42. Kings Park Village (opp) Braintree
  43. Bartram Avenue North (adj) Braintree
  44. Hay Lane (adj) Braintree
  45. Dallwood Way (opp) Braintree
  46. Kings Head (o/s) Braintree
  47. Albert Road (adj) Braintree
  48. Railway Street (S-bound) Braintree Town Centre
  49. Clinic (W-bound) Braintree Town Centre
  50. Bus Interchange (Stand 5) Braintree Town Centre
  51. Rue De Jeunes (adj) Braintree Town Centre
  52. Courtauld Place (opp) Braintree
  53. Marshalls Road (adj) Braintree
  54. Tortoiseshell Way (adj) Braintree
  55. King William (opp) Great Notley
  56. Queenborough Lane (opp) Great Notley
  57. Ludham Hall Lane (adj) Great Notley
  58. White Court (SW-bound) Great Notley
  59. Cut Hedge (opp) Great Notley
  60. Bakers Lane (adj) Great Notley
  61. The Chase (opp) Great Notley
  62. The Crescent (opp) Little Leighs
  63. Chatham Green (opp) Chatham Green
  64. Ash Tree Corner (S-bound) Little Waltham
  65. Woodhouse Lane (opp) Broomfield
  66. Croxton's Mill (o/s) Broomfield
  67. Searle Crescent (W-bound) Broomfield
  68. Ambulance HQ (o/s) Broomfield
  69. Hospital (Stand 2) Broomfield
  70. Ambulance HQ (opp) Broomfield
  71. Butlers Farm (o/s) Broomfield
  72. Jubilee Avenue (opp) Broomfield
  73. Church Green (opp) Broomfield
  74. New Road (opp) Broomfield
  75. The Angel (o/s) Broomfield
  76. Post Office Road (adj) Broomfield
  77. Erick Avenue (opp) Broomfield
  78. Skerry Rise (opp) Chelmsford
  79. Patching Hall Lane (opp) Chelmsford
  80. The Drive (opp) Chelmsford
  81. Kings Road (opp) Chelmsford
  82. Keene Home (o/s) Chelmsford
  83. The Ship (o/s) Chelmsford City Centre
  84. Bus Station (Stand 1) Chelmsford City Centre

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000599/400 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

ColchesterChelmsfordBraintreeStanwayGreat NotleyChelmsford City CentreColchester City CentreCoggeshallBroomfieldLexdenBraintree Town CentreMarks Tey

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first X70 bus?

The first X70 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:05 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last X70 bus?

The last X70 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 09:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the X70 bus cost?

First Essex's published fares on the X70: adult single £2.00 to £3.00, child single £1.50 to £3.00. The X70 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. First Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the X70 bus?

The X70 is operated by First Essex.

Timetable data from First Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000599/400. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.