88A
Halstead – Colchester
via Lexden, Earls Colne
Central Connect First 07:40 Last 22:40Every day
Route 88A runs between Halstead and Colchester via Lexden, Earls Colne. See the full timetable, stops and live buses.
Quick departures
Live departures from key stops on this route
| Stop | Towards Ronald Road | Towards Osborne Street |
|---|---|---|
| Head Street | No more today | 88A22:25and more |
| Cornflower Close | 88A20:5222:52and more | 88A22:16and more |
| Colne Priory | 88A21:1223:12and more | 88A21:56and more |
| Ronald Road | 88A21:2523:25and more | 88A21:40and more |
Route stops
All stops on the route towards Ronald Road
StopApprox. time
- 1Head Street · Colchester City Centre20:30
- 2High Street · Colchester City Centre20:32
- 3Osborne Street · Colchester City Centre20:36
- 4St John's Street · Colchester City Centre20:37
- 5Crouch Street · Colchester City Centre20:38
- 6Essex County Hospital · Colchester20:39
- 7Beverley Road · Colchester20:40
- 8The Avenue · Colchester20:40
Frequently asked questions about the 88A
- What time is the first and last 88A bus?
- The first 88A of the day departs at 07:40 and the last one departs at 22:40. These are the scheduled departure times of the first and last journeys, which may start from either end of the route — check the timetable above for times at your own stop.
- Does the 88A bus run at weekends?
- Yes. The 88A runs seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. Sunday and bank holiday timetables are usually less frequent than weekdays, so check the times above before travelling.
- How long does the 88A bus take?
- A full end-to-end journey on the 88A takes about 52 minutes between Halstead and Colchester, running via Lexden and Earls Colne. Allow extra time at peak periods — this is the scheduled running time, not a guarantee.
- Who operates the 88A bus?
- The 88A is operated by Central Connect. For tickets, fares, lost property or complaints about a journey you need to contact them directly — we're an independent service and can't help with those.
Timetable data from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), Department for Transport. Live positions from operator vehicle feeds. Times are subject to change.