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Rail replacement buses at Colchester Town

When engineering works or disruption close the line, the buses that replace trains at Colchester Town leave from two stops, depending on where they’re going.

• When emergency rail replacement is in operation for service disruption, we arrange for local First Bus Group bus routes (61, 62, 65, and 66) to accept railway ticket holders from Colchester Town station to Hythe station from bus stop B outside the station.

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• When emergency rail replacement is in operation for service disruption, we arrange for local First Bus Group bus routes (61, 62, 65, and 66) to accept railway ticket holders from Colchester Town to Colchester North from bus stop C opposite the station, on the large roundabout.

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Rail replacement stops from the Department for Transport. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated 30 October 2026. Stops can change at short notice: on the day, follow the signs and the staff at the station. Kettle is made by DB Five Ltd and is independent of National Rail and the train companies.