The Colne Community School & College
First Essex operates the 87 bus service which travels through Brightlingsea; a convenient route for students travelling from Colchester to and from school.
The service operates approximately every 20 minutes - Monday to Friday.
The current 87 timetable can be found here
Tickets:
We offer the following travel options to choose from:
- Service 87 - Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea
- Service 87 - Colchester to Brightlingsea
Annual*:
Valid 2nd September 2025 to 17th July 2026; providing travel on Service 87 between Colchester and Brightlingsea (Monday to Friday). *Please note. you will receive one ticket which will be valid for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Term:
Autumn Term: 2nd September 2025 to 19th December 2025
Spring Term: 5th January 2026 to 27th March 2026
Summer Term: 13th April 2026 to 17th July 2026
- All tickets exclude travel during school half-term breaks and school holidays.
- To view the full First Bus Conditions of Travel, please visit: Conditions of travel | First Bus
Where to buy:
Select and purchase your ticket via our website.
Your ticket is now issued as a travel card (utilising smart card technology). For all your travel card FAQS, please visit: www.firstbus.co.uk/essex/smart
The ticket will be pre-loaded, on the travel card, and dispatched in the next available post (1st class delivery).
If these options do not suit your travel requirements - The Colne Community School & College is part of the Student Travel Club; Students have access to discounted zonal tickets. For further information, please visit: Student Travel Club | First Bus