Bus from Ardleigh to Frating
2 direct routes · 19–24 min · first bus 09:15, last bus 15:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Frating as of 02:45
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77A | Central Connect | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:15 | 09:15 | Cherry Tree Farm (o/s) | The Kings Arms (S-bound) | Great Bromley & Hare Green |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:16 | 15:16 | Home Farm Lane (adj) | Haggars Lane (opp) | Colchester, Great Bromley & Hare Green |
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 77A bus or 721 bus timetable.
Fares from Ardleigh to Frating
- £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 Frating?
2 routes run directly from Ardleigh to Frating: the 77A (Central Connect), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 77A, once each weekday — board at Cherry Tree Farm (o/s) and get off at The Kings Arms (S-bound), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ardleigh to Frating?
Between 19 minutes on the 77A and 24 on the 721, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Great Bromley, Hare Green on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ardleigh to Frating?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:15 and the last around 15:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ardleigh to Frating?
An adult single from Ardleigh to Frating is £2.00 on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex), from Home Farm Lane (adj) to Haggars 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.