The following services are experiencing unexpected disruption on 06/02/2026 >>
87 / 104/102
The advanced warning system at the level crossing on East Street, Colchester is out of order. The 87 and 104/102 will be placed on diversion until the fault has been fixed:
The 87 will divert via in both directions via Ipswich Road, Saint Andrews Avenue and Harwich Road.
The 104/102 will divert via in both directions via Ipswich Road and Saint Andrews Avenue.
The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:
X20
The X20 is currently unable to serve Little Canfield and Takeley due to an obstruction on-route. The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:
- Canfield End - War Memorial
- Little Canfield Hall
- The Lion & Lamb
- Warwick Road
- Canfield Road
- The Four Ashes
- Chestnut Way
- Garnetts
*The X20 will be diverting via the A120 until further notice - Stansted Airport and Great Dunmow continue to be served*
*Please allow extra time for your journey*
55
The 15:30 journey, from Mersea Island to Colchester City Centre, is not operating due to an unexpected high tide.
This journey will depart from The Lion, Abberton at 15:48.
Our scheduled high tide cancellations for February 2026 can be found here: Mersea Island - Tide Tables | First Bus
52
The 16:19 journey, from Highwoods Tesco to Colchester, Osborne Street, is not operating due to significant traffic delays.
This journey will depart from Colchester, Osborne Street to Stanway at 17:00.
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Last updated at 16:27