Bus from Alresford to Ardleigh
1 direct route · about 50 min · first and last bus 07:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ardleigh as of 09:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Alresford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:19 | 07:19 | Coach Road Corner (W-bound) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Wivenhoe, Colchester, Elmstead Market, Frating Hill, Frating, Hare Green & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Alresford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 721 bus timetable.
Fares from Alresford to Ardleigh
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Alresford to Ardleigh?
The 721 (Stephensons of Essex) runs directly from Alresford to Ardleigh. Board at Coach Road Corner (W-bound) and get off at Home Farm Lane (opp); the journey takes about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alresford to Ardleigh?
Around 50 minutes on the 721, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Wivenhoe, Colchester, Elmstead Market, Frating Hill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Alresford to Ardleigh?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 07:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alresford to Ardleigh?
An adult single from Alresford to Ardleigh is £2.00 on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex), from Coach Road Corner (W-bound) to Home Farm Lane (opp); an adult return is £4.00. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.