Bus from Beccles to Harleston
2 direct routes · 28–48 min · first bus 07:12, last bus 16:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Harleston as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Beccles, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Central Connect | ~48 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:32 | 14:32 | Becclesgate (adj) | Broad Street (adj) | Gillingham, Geldeston, Kirby Cane, Ellingham, Broome, Ditchingham & 3 more |
| 580 | Borderbus | ~28 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:12 | 16:17 | Alexandra Road (W-bound) | Broad Street (adj) | Barsham, Shipmeadow, Mettingham, Bungay, Earsham & Wortwell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Beccles 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 81 bus or 580 bus timetable.
Fares from Beccles to Harleston
- £3.00 adult single on the 81 (Central Connect)
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 Beccles to Harleston?
2 routes run directly from Beccles to Harleston: the 81 (Central Connect), the 580 (Borderbus). The most frequent is the 81, 3 times each weekday — board at Becclesgate (adj) and get off at Broad Street (adj), about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Beccles to Harleston?
Between 28 minutes on the 580 and 48 on the 81, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gillingham, Geldeston, Kirby Cane, Ellingham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Beccles to Harleston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:12 and the last around 16:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Beccles to Harleston?
An adult single from Beccles to Harleston is £3.00 on the 81 (Central Connect), from Becclesgate (adj) to Broad Street (adj). 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.