Bus from Ardleigh to Lawford
7 direct routes · about 5 min · first bus 06:28, last bus 21:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lawford as of 06:42
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 | ~5 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:35 | 19:33 | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Lawford Place (o/s) | — |
| 81 | Central Connect | ~5 min | 3 | weekdays only | 06:28 | 17:01 | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Lawford Place (o/s) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 81A, M2, 102, 693, 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 | ~4 min | 2 | weekdays only | 18:29 | 19:08 | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Lawford Place (o/s) | — |
| M2 | Central Connect | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:12 | 08:12 | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Lawford Place (o/s) | — |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~4 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 21:08 | 21:08 | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Lawford Place (o/s) | Dedham Heath |
| 693 | Ipswich Buses | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:12 | 08:12 | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Lawford Place (o/s) | — |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 08:09 | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Lawford Place (o/s) | — |
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, 81 bus, 81A bus, M2 bus, 102 bus, 693 bus or 721 bus timetable.
Fares from Ardleigh to Lawford
- £2.50 adult single on the 104 (First Essex)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the M2 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £1.50 adult single on the 102 (Central Connect)
- £2.10 adult single on the 693 (Ipswich Buses)
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 Lawford?
7 routes run directly from Ardleigh to Lawford: the 104 (First Essex), the 81 (Central Connect), the 81A (Central Connect), the M2 (Central Connect), the 102 (Central Connect), the 693 (Ipswich Buses), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 104, 11 times each weekday — board at Home Farm Lane (opp) and get off at Lawford Place (o/s), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ardleigh to Lawford?
Around 5 minutes on the 104, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ardleigh to Lawford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:28 and the last around 21:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ardleigh to Lawford?
Adult singles from Ardleigh to Lawford: £2.50 on the 104 (First Essex); £5.00 on the M2 (Central Connect); £1.50 on the 102 (Central Connect); £2.10 on the 693 (Ipswich Buses). The M2 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.