🚌 Bus from Ardleigh to Colchester

7 direct routes · about 8 min · first bus 07:07, last bus 18:40 (weekdays).

💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
104 First Essex ~8 min 16 07:07 18:40 The Lion (near)
105 Central Connect ~6 min 15 09:33 21:28 Burnt Heath (W-bound)
102 First Essex ~7 min 6 08:58 18:58 The Lion (near)
107 Central Connect ~6 min 2 07:58 11:03 Burnt Heath (W-bound)
X93 Ipswich Buses ~10 min 1 06:17 06:17 Balkerne Gate (o/s)
694 First Essex ~10 min 1 16:28 16:28 Balkerne Gate (o/s)
77A Central Connect ~4 min 1 14:53 14:53 Hall Rd (adj)

Times are for the first boarding point in Ardleigh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Ardleigh to Colchester?

7 routes run directly from Ardleigh to Colchester: the 104 (First Essex), the 105 (Central Connect), the 102 (First Essex), the 107 (Central Connect), the X93 (Ipswich Buses), the 694 (First Essex), the 77A (Central Connect).

How long does the bus take from Ardleigh to Colchester?

Around 8 minutes on the 104, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Ardleigh to Colchester?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 104) leaves around 07:07 and the last around 18:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Ardleigh to Colchester?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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