X70

X70 Bus Times – Colchester City Centre ↔ Chelmsford City Centre

First Bus · 84 stops

Next departures

Osborne Street
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
08:42
Bus Station 10:07
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services08:42 — 08:42

The X70 bus runs between Colchester City Centre and Chelmsford City Centre, operated by First Bus. This route has 84 stops.

X70 Bus Timetable

Stop
Osborne Street08:42
Crouch Street08:44
Essex County Hospital08:45
Beverley Road08:46
The Avenue08:47
Park Road08:48
Fitzwalter Road08:49
Glen Avenue08:50
Church08:51
Halstead Road Corner08:53
Nelson Road08:54
King Coel Road South08:54
Garage08:55
Lucy Lane South08:56
Tollgate Rbt08:57
Tollgate Centre08:58
Wyvern Farm08:59
Sealion Approach09:00
St Albright's Church09:00
Sparrow Hall09:01
The Swan Stanway09:01
Westbury Close09:02
Copford Lane09:03
Motel09:04
Railway Station09:05
Station Road09:05
Ashbury Drive09:06
Godmans Lane09:07
Poplars Nurseries09:07
Godbolt's Farm09:08
Church Lane09:08
Salmons Lane09:09
The Kings Arms09:09
The Surrex Inn09:11
Lee's Farm09:11
Mill View09:19
The Swan09:19
Bridge Hall Road09:20
The Dolphin09:20
Cherry Lane09:21
Tesco East Store09:23
Kings Park Village09:24
Bartram Avenue North09:25
Hay Lane09:26
Dallwood Way09:27
Kings Head09:27
Albert Road09:29
Railway Street09:29
Clinic09:31
Bus Interchange09:31
Rue De Jeunes09:33
Courtauld Place09:34
Marshalls Road09:34
Tortoiseshell Way09:36
King William09:37
Queenborough Lane09:38
Ludham Hall Lane09:38
White Court09:39
Cut Hedge09:39
Bakers Lane09:40
The Chase09:40
The Crescent09:45
Chatham Green09:47
Ash Tree Corner09:50
Woodhouse Lane09:51
Croxton's Mill09:51
Searle Crescent09:51
Ambulance HQ09:52
Hospital09:52
Ambulance HQ09:53
Butlers Farm09:54
Jubilee Avenue09:55
Church Green09:55
New Road09:56
The Angel09:57
Post Office Road09:57
Erick Avenue09:58
Skerry Rise09:59
Patching Hall Lane10:00
The Drive10:01
Kings Road10:02
Keene Home10:03
The Ship10:04
Bus Station10:07

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 CentreColchesterLexdenStanwayCopfordMarks TeyLittle TeyCoggeshallBradwellBraintreeBraintree Town CentreGreat NotleyLittle LeighsChatham GreenLittle WalthamBroomfieldChelmsfordChelmsford City Centre
Where does the X70 bus stop?
The X70 serves 84 stops passing through Colchester City Centre, Colchester, Lexden, Stanway, Copford, Marks Tey, Little Tey, Coggeshall, Bradwell, Braintree, Braintree Town Centre, Great Notley, Little Leighs, Chatham Green, Little Waltham, Broomfield, Chelmsford and Chelmsford City Centre. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the X70 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the X70 runs on weekdays only. Contact First Bus directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the X70?
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 X70 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the X70. 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 30 Aug 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026