Bus from Cockfield (Suffolk) to Long Melford
5 direct routes · 14–33 min · first bus 07:02, last bus 22:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Long Melford as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cockfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Central Connect | ~33 min | 13 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:02 | 22:42 | A1141 (adj) | George & Dragon Hotel (adj) | Stows Hill, Lavenham, Great Waldingfield & Acton |
| 45 | Central Connect | ~31 min | 3 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:39 | 13:39 | Thorn Court Corner (opp) | George & Dragon Hotel (adj) | Alpheton, Shimpling Street, Shimpling & Bridge Street |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 48, CON715, 45A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:17 | 17:17 | Thorn Court Corner (opp) | George & Dragon Hotel (adj) | Alpheton & Bridge Street |
| CON715 | Felix Taxis & Co. | ~15 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 09:52 | 09:52 | Thorn Court Corner (opp) | George & Dragon Hotel (adj) | Alpheton & Bridge Street |
| 45A | Central Connect | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:49 | 16:49 | Thorn Court Corner (opp) | George & Dragon Hotel (adj) | Shimpling Street, Shimpling & Bridge Street |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cockfield 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 46 bus, 45 bus, 48 bus or 45A bus timetable.
Fares from Cockfield to Long Melford
- £3.00 adult single on the 46, 45 and 45A (Central Connect)
- £2.50 adult single on the 48 (Central Connect)
- £2.20 adult single on the CON715 (Felix Taxis & Co.)
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 Cockfield to Long Melford?
5 routes run directly from Cockfield to Long Melford: the 46 (Central Connect), the 45 (Central Connect), the 48 (Central Connect), the CON715 (Felix Taxis & Co.), the 45A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 46, 13 times each weekday — board at A1141 (adj) and get off at George & Dragon Hotel (adj), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cockfield to Long Melford?
Between 14 minutes on the 48 and 33 on the 46, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stows Hill, Lavenham, Great Waldingfield, Acton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cockfield to Long Melford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:02 and the last around 22:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cockfield to Long Melford?
Adult singles from Cockfield to Long Melford: £3.00 on the 46, 45 and 45A (Central Connect); £2.50 on the 48 (Central Connect); £2.20 on the CON715 (Felix Taxis & Co.). 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.