...by local bus
The main University bus stop is at the Valley Road junction, near Square One, there are other stops for North Towers and South Courts. The University is served by the following buses:
- From Colchester Rail Station (Forecourt): 61, 62, 74/74B, 76, 78 Combined frequency: every 10 minutes weekdays during the day, 3-4 per hour weekday evenings. Weekends less frequent.
- From Colchester Town Centre (High Street stops V and Z): 61, 62, 74/74B, 76, 78, 78X. Combined frequency: 8 per hour weekdays during the day, 3-4 per hour weekday evenings. Weekends less frequent.
Depending on the time of day, 20-30 minutes should be allowed when travelling from the town centre to the University, and 45 minutes when travelling from Colchester rail station to the University.
There are also frequent buses between the University and Wivenhoe, and 2 buses per hour to Clacton.
All buses are operated by First (enquiries 01206 366911) except 78X which is operated by Cedrics (return tickets are not interchangeable with First buses).
For more information about any of the bus services provided in Colchester, including timetables and fares, you can contact the Colchester bus station, telephone: 01206 282645 (international: +44 (0)1206 282645). Alternatively you can access travel information from Traveline on: 0871 200 2233.
Further information is available on the following website:
A pdf map showing bus services in Colchester is also available.
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