Chitts Hill, Colchester

Welcome to the Chitts Hill travel pages. Here you will find all the information you require on sustainable travel options in and around the Chitts Hill area. Please navigate through the various sections by using the images above.

Bus Service Update

Service 65, which runs between Highwoods and Stanway will now be renamed as S2 with a slightly reduced frequency, effective.

Buses on S2 will run up to every 8-12 minutes Monday to Saturday daytimes.

Between routes, S1 and S2 buses will run every 10 minutes between Highwoods and the town centre.

Service 372 now runs to Stanway.

If you would like further information about a particular service, please contact the bus operator, First Bus, or contact us at [email protected]

Before exploring the rest of the information, don’t forget to;

1. Claim your sustainable travel vouchers

Claim your sustainable travel vouchers! Residents of Chitts Hill can claim 6 one-day bus tickets for local services. Alongside this you can claim a free Personal Travel Plan – detailing all your available modes of travel to and from your chosen destination. Terms and conditions for the sustainable travel vouchers can be found here.

2. Make A Change

Start practising more sustainable travel today! Take one regular journey under 5km and try walking or cycling it instead to see what the difference is. You can find further information over on our Chitts Hill Walking and Cycling pages about what amenities are local to you and within walking and cycling distances.

3. Investigate Cyclescheme

Find out if your employer is a member of Cyclescheme. This is an employee benefit in which you can save between 25-39% on the cost of a bicycle and cycling accessories. Payments for the equipment are then deducted through your salary. You can find out more on the Cyclescheme website and invite your employer to join if they haven’t already!

4. Sign Up To Car Share

Sign up free to the Liftshare platform. By sharing journeys you can save money on the cost of travelling by car. Essex car share is an easy and great tool for searching and finding other local people to partner up with. There are already over 180 possible car sharing opportunities from the Colchester area, however, if you still can’t find one suitable for you, why not advertise as a driver? Car sharing is not only great for regular journeys such as commuting but also for one-off trips to events, concerts and festivals.

Full voucher terms and conditions can be found h e re.