Bus 51 route
Route stops
124 stops • 3 directions
- Highwood Square
- Highwoods Approach
- Derwent Road
- Berkley Close
- Regents Close
- Brinkley Lane
- Oyster Business Park
- Newcomen Way
- Julian Avenue
- Maximus Drive
- The Water Tower
- Bedford Road
- Thornwood
- Beaumont Close
- Kingswood Road
- General Hospital
- Wryneck Close
- Turner Rise
- Bruff Close
- Groves Close
- Colchester Railway Station Layby
- The Albert
- Causton Road
- Middleborough
- Angel Court
- Queen Street
- Military Road
- Lookers Garage
- Garrison Church
- Recreation Ground
- Worsnop House
- Scarletts Road
- Barn Hall Avenue
- Old Heath Post Office
- Grange Way
- Commerce Way
- Albany Gardens
- University Quays
- Mascot Square
- Knowledge Gateway
- Subway
- Valley Road
- South Courts
- The Flag
- Heath Road
- Wivenhoe Cross
- Rosabelle Avenue
- Co-op
- Post Office
- Wivenhoe Railway Station
- Wivenhoe Railway Station
- Station Road
- Queens Road
- Co-op
- Rosabelle Avenue
- Wivenhoe Cross
- The Flag
- South Courts
- Valley Road
- Subway
- Knowledge Gateway
- Mascot Square
- University Quays
- Albany Gardens
- Commerce Way
- Grange Way
- Old Heath Post Office
- Barn Hall Avenue
- Scarletts Road
- Worsnop House
- Recreation Ground
- Garrison Church
- Mill Street
- Military Road
- Osborne Street
- St John's Street
- Head Street
- Middleborough
- Causton Road
- The Albert
- Colchester Railway Station Layby
- Bruff Close
- Turner Rise
- Wryneck Close
- General Hospital - main Road
- Kingswood Road
- Thornwood
- Bedford Road
- The Water Tower
- Julian Avenue
- Matchett Drive
- Newcomen Way
- Oyster Business Park
- Brinkley Lane
- Regents Close
- Berkley Close
- Derwent Road
- Highwoods Approach
- Highwood Square
- Wivenhoe Railway Station
- Station Road
- Queens Road
- Co-op
- Rosabelle Avenue
- Wivenhoe Cross
- The Flag
- South Courts
- Valley Road
- Subway
- Knowledge Gateway
- Mascot Square
- University Quays
- Albany Gardens
- Commerce Way
- Grange Way
- Old Heath Post Office
- Barn Hall Avenue
- Scarletts Road
- Worsnop House
- Recreation Ground
- Garrison Church
- Mill Street
- Military Road
- Osborne Street
Route map

Common Questions About This Route
We've gathered all the essentials based on open data. Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.What number is assigned to this route?
Route number is 51. Remember it—the number stays the same everywhere: on the stop display, in apps, on the vehicle itself. Look for 51 specifically. If you're not sure you found the right stop, just ask someone nearby: 'Does bus 51 stop here?'
Where does bus #51 run?
This route serves the Colchester (UK) region. In larger metro areas, routes can pass through several districts or towns. To know for sure if it works for you, pull up the route map and check the key stops and direction.
Who's the official operator?
Operator is First Essex. This is the official company responsible for the route. If you run into problems (rude driver, breakdown, dirty vehicle, delays)—contact them. It helps to note the time, direction, and route number—makes your complaint more specific and gets handled faster. Contact info is usually on the company website or in transit apps.
Which transit system does it belong to?
This route is part of the 'First Essex' transit system. Within one network, payment and transfer rules are often consistent. Terms can differ though, so check current fares and payment methods in up-to-date sources before your trip.
Additional Route Information
First Bus 51: Highwood Square => Wivenhoe Railway Station
Reference
51
Origin
Highwood Square
Destination
Wivenhoe Railway Station
Route network
First Essex
Operator
First Essex
First Bus 51: Wivenhoe Railway Station => Highwood Square
Reference
51
Origin
Wivenhoe Railway Station
Destination
Highwood Square
Route network
First Essex
Operator
First Essex
First Bus 51: Wivenhoe Railway Station => Osborne Street, Colchester
Reference
51
Origin
Wivenhoe Railway Station
Destination
Osborne Street, Colchester
Route network
First Essex
Operator
First Essex
Quick overview
Explore the bus 51 route in Colchester (UK). 3 directions, 124 stops, and an interactive route map available in one place.
Data source
The data is obtained from open sources and may contain inaccuracies. Route information is updated regularly.
