College bus:

For all students attending either 6th form College or Colchester institute.

At present Florida operates the 716 route between Halstead and Colchester. It is reliable and takes a more direct route than any other bus group. This route will now be made available to students attending either 6th form College or Colchester institute. The route runs from Halstead through to Colchester via Earls Colne dropping at Middleborough road bus stop (bottom of North Hill). From this point it is a minutes walk for students to the college.

This buses drop at 8.45am in the morning and in the afternoon there are two pick up times, 3.45pm and 4.30pm..

Travel pass prices are as follows:

Autumn Term: 30 August - 16 December            £249

Spring Term: 3 January - 30 March                     £219

Summer Term: 16 April - 17 July                         £198

Summer Term (2nd year leavers)                     £126

If you would like a ticket application form please call us on 01787 477701 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it