Bus from Cockfield (Suffolk) to Sudbury (Suffolk)
5 direct routes · 31–40 min · first bus 07:02, last bus 22:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sudbury (Suffolk) as of 07:02
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 | ~40 min | 13 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:02 | 22:42 | A1141 (adj) | Suffolk Road (adj) | Stows Hill, Lavenham, Great Waldingfield, Acton & Long Melford |
| 45 | Central Connect | ~40 min | 3 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 09:39 | 13:39 | Thorn Court Corner (opp) | Homebase (opp) | Alpheton, Shimpling Street, Shimpling, Bridge Street & Long Melford |
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 | ~31 min | 2 | weekdays only | 16:17 | 17:17 | Thorn Court Corner (opp) | Sainsbury's (adj) | Alpheton, Bridge Street & Long Melford |
| CON715 | Felix Taxis & Co. | ~24 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 09:52 | 09:52 | Thorn Court Corner (opp) | Suffolk Road (adj) | Alpheton, Bridge Street & Long Melford |
| 45A | Central Connect | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:49 | 16:49 | Thorn Court Corner (opp) | Homebase (opp) | Shimpling Street, Shimpling, Bridge Street & Long Melford |
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 Sudbury
- £3.00 adult single on the 46, 45, 48 and 45A (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 Sudbury?
5 routes run directly from Cockfield to Sudbury: 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 Suffolk Road (adj), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cockfield to Sudbury?
Between 31 minutes on the 48 and 40 on the 46, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stows Hill, Lavenham, Great Waldingfield, Acton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cockfield to Sudbury?
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 Sudbury?
Adult singles from Cockfield to Sudbury: £3.00 on the 46, 45, 48 and 45A (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.