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79 Bus Times – Colchester City Centre

First Bus · 60 stops

Next departures

Osborne Street
15:03
14 minOsborne Street 16:08
MON-FRI · 2 services11:10 — 15:03

The 79 bus runs between Colchester City Centre and Colchester City Centre, operated by First Bus. This route has 60 stops.

Number 79 Bus Timetable

Stop
Osborne Street11:1015:03
St John's Street11:1115:04
Crouch Street11:1215:05
Maldon Court11:1315:06
Creffield Road11:1415:06
Ireton Road11:1415:07
Cambridge Road11:1515:08
Capel Road11:1715:09
Boadicea Way North11:1715:10
Winston Avenue11:1815:11
Walnut Tree Way11:1915:11
The Huntsman11:1915:11
Leather Bottle11:2015:12
Colchester Zoo11:2315:16
The Angel11:2415:17
Garage11:2515:18
Birch Road11:2515:18
Lower Road11:2615:19
Caper Lane11:2715:20
Roundbush Road11:2815:21
Smyths Green11:2915:22
Harborough Hall Rd11:3215:25
The Street11:3415:27
Colchester Road11:3715:30
Thurstable School11:3715:30
Windmill View11:3715:30
Ransom Road11:3815:31
Brook Meadows11:3815:31
Spring Road11:3915:32
The New Times11:3915:32
Anchor Road11:4015:33
Station Road11:4015:33
The Centre11:4115:34
Duck Pond11:4115:34
Barbrook Lane11:4215:35
Thurstable School11:4215:35
Colchester Road11:4315:36
The Street11:4515:38
Harborough Hall Rd11:4715:40
Smyths Green11:5015:43
Roundbush Road11:5115:44
Caper Lane11:5215:45
Lower Road11:5315:46
Birch Road11:5415:47
Garage11:5415:47
The Angel11:5515:48
Colchester Zoo11:5615:49
Leather Bottle11:5915:52
The Huntsman12:0015:53
Walnut Tree Way12:0015:54
Winston Avenue12:0115:55
Boadicea Way North12:0215:56
Capel Road12:0215:57
Cambridge Road12:0315:58
Ireton Road12:0415:59
Creffield Road12:0416:00
Maldon Road12:0516:01
Head Street12:0716:03
High Street12:0716:04
Osborne Street12:1016:08

Route Map

First Bus
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Customer ServiceMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Accessibility: Buses have low-floor access and designated wheelchair spaces where wheelchair users have priority. Recognised assistance animals travel free, buggies and pushchairs go in designated zones, and folding bicycles are allowed.

Fares & Tickets

Single £1.80
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No more than 3 on most routes across England from 1 January 2025

Other routes nearby

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Passes through: Colchester City CentreColchesterShrub EndStanwayHeckfordbridgeBirchSmyths GreenMessingTiptree
Where does the 79 bus stop?
The 79 serves 60 stops passing through Colchester City Centre, Colchester, Shrub End, Stanway, Heckfordbridge, Birch, Smyths Green, Messing and Tiptree. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 79 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 79 runs on weekdays only. Contact First Bus directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 79?
Most First Bus services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with First Bus for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 79 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 79. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact First Bus to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.firstbus.co.uk for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data

NOC: FABD, FYOR, FWYO, FBRA, FLDS, FHUD, FHAL, FSYO, FMAN, FLEI, FSMR, FECS, FESX, FDOR, RRAR, FTVA, FHAM, FBRI, FCWL, FBOS, FPOT, FCYM, FGLA
Valid from 26 Jul 2026 to 05 Sep 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today