🚌 Bus from Ardleigh to Colchester City Centre
6 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 09:33, last bus 21:28 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 15 | 09:33 | 21:28 | Burnt Heath (W-bound) |
| 104 | First Essex | ~24 min | 15 | 07:07 | 18:40 | The Lion (near) |
| 102 | First Essex | ~17 min | 6 | 08:58 | 18:58 | The Lion (near) |
| 107 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 2 | 07:58 | 11:03 | Burnt Heath (W-bound) |
| X93 | Ipswich Buses | ~10 min | 1 | 06:17 | 06:17 | Balkerne Gate (o/s) |
| 77A | Central Connect | ~21 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 City Centre?
6 routes run directly from Ardleigh to Colchester City Centre: the 105 (Central Connect), the 104 (First Essex), the 102 (First Essex), the 107 (Central Connect), the X93 (Ipswich Buses), the 77A (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Ardleigh to Colchester City Centre?
Around 14 minutes on the 105, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ardleigh to Colchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 105) leaves around 09:33 and the last around 21:28. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ardleigh to Colchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.