On occasion there will be exceptionally high tides at Mersea Island which will affect our services.

During this time the following services will be required to terminate and start at Peldon:

55A Colchester to West Mersea Monday to Saturday
67 Colchester to East Mersea Thursdays ONLY
68 Highwoods to West Mersea Monday to Saturday
68A Colchester to West Mersea Sundays ONLY
69/69A Colchester to East Mersea Tuesdays ONLY

Strong winds can affect our pre-scheduled arrivals/departures from Peldon. Some tides are predicted to be just under height; therefore any bad weather could cause a rise in tide. Please continue to check the First Bus app and our social media channels for up-to-date travel information.

June 2025

To West Mersea (departing from Angel Court, Colchester)

Date: Day: Time (BST) Height (m) Departures:
23/06/2025 Mon 23:13 4.96 22:05* 23:15*  
26/06/2025 Thu 13:41 4.94 12:02 13:02 14:02
27/06/2025 Fri 14:26 4.98 13:02 14:02  
28/06/2025 Sat 15:09 4.97 14:02 15:02  
29/06/2025 Sun 15:51 4.90 15:45*    
  • 23/06/2025 - 68 Monday to Saturday Timetable - 22:05 - This journey departs from Highwoods Square.
  • 23/06/2025 - 68 Monday to Saturday Timetable - 23:15 - This journey departs from Highwoods Square.
  • 29/06/2025 - 68A Sunday Timetable - 15:45 - This journey departs from Jump Street, Colchester.

To Colchester (departing from High Street, West Mersea)

Date: Day: Time (BST) Height (m) Departures:
23/06/2025 Mon 23:13 4.96 22:10 23:10  
26/06/2025 Thu 13:41 4.94 12:57 13:57 14:57
27/06/2025 Fri 14:26 4.98 13:57 14:57  
28/06/2025 Sat 15:09 4.97 14:58 15:58  
29/06/2025 Sun 15:51 4.90 16:40    

This webpage was last updated on: 30/05/2025