Bus from Ardleigh to Colchester
10 direct routes · 8–47 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 21:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester as of 08:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ardleigh, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | First Essex | ~21 min | 13 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:05 | 18:38 | Home Farm Lane (adj) | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | — |
| 105 | Central Connect | ~9 min | 10 | Sat 8 · Sun 5 | 09:55 | 21:30 | Cherry Tree Farm (opp) | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | — |
8 occasional services — once or twice a day · 81A, 107, 694, O4, 102, X93, 77A, 721
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81A | Central Connect | ~47 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:22 | 19:27 | Home Farm Lane (adj) | Middleborough (S-bound) | Dedham Heath, Dedham & Langham |
| 107 | Central Connect | ~9 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:00 | 11:05 | Cherry Tree Farm (opp) | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | — |
| 694 | First Essex | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:28 | 16:28 | Balkerne Gate (o/s) | St Andrews Gardens (adj) | — |
| O4 | Central Connect | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:59 | 16:59 | Balkerne Gate (o/s) | Essex County Hospital (o/s) | — |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~21 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 20:05 | 20:05 | Home Farm Lane (adj) | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | Dedham Heath & Dedham |
| X93 | Ipswich Buses | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:17 | 06:17 | Balkerne Gate (o/s) | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | — |
| 77A | Central Connect | ~23 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:55 | 14:55 | Cherry Tree Farm (opp) | Middleborough (N-bound) | — |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:16 | 15:16 | Home Farm Lane (adj) | St John's Road (opp) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 104 bus, 105 bus, 81A bus, 107 bus, 694 bus, 102 bus, X93 bus or 77A bus timetable.
Fares from Ardleigh to Colchester
- £3.00 adult single on the 104 (First Essex) and the 102 (Central Connect)
- £2.50 adult single on the 105, 81A and 107 (Central Connect)
- £2.00 adult single on the 694 (First Essex)
- £2.40 adult single on the X93 (Ipswich Buses)
- £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 Ardleigh to Colchester?
10 routes run directly from Ardleigh to Colchester: the 104 (First Essex), the 105 (Central Connect), the 81A (Central Connect), the 107 (Central Connect), the 694 (First Essex), the O4 (Central Connect), the 102 (Central Connect), the X93 (Ipswich Buses), the 77A (Central Connect), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 104, 13 times each weekday — board at Home Farm Lane (adj) and get off at Greyfriars (Stop Hb), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ardleigh to Colchester?
Between 8 minutes on the 721 and 47 on the 81A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ardleigh to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:05 and the last around 21:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ardleigh to Colchester?
Adult singles from Ardleigh to Colchester: £3.00 on the 104 (First Essex) and the 102 (Central Connect); £2.50 on the 105, 81A and 107 (Central Connect); £2.00 on the 694 (First Essex); £2.40 on the X93 (Ipswich Buses); £2.00 on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.