Bus from Colchester City Centre to Ardleigh
9 direct routes · 11–49 min · first bus 07:18, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ardleigh as of 12:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Colchester City Centre, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Central Connect | ~11 min | 11 | Sat 8 · Sun 5 | 08:21 | 21:45 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) | Cherry Tree Farm (o/s) | — |
| 104 | First Essex | ~18 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:18 | 19:18 | Greyfriars (Stop Ha) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | — |
7 occasional services — once or twice a day · 107, 81A, 81, O4, 102, X93, 77A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 | Central Connect | ~11 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 13:21 | 16:25 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) | Cherry Tree Farm (o/s) | — |
| 81A | Central Connect | ~49 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:40 | 17:40 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Langham, Dedham, Dedham Heath, Dedham & Dedham Heath |
| 81 | Central Connect | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:13 | 16:13 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Langham, Dedham & Dedham Heath |
| O4 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Greyfriars (Stop Ha) | Balkerne Gate (opp) | — |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~33 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 20:35 | 20:35 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Dedham & Dedham Heath |
| X93 | Ipswich Buses | ~14 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:15 | 19:15 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | Balkerne Gate (opp) | — |
| 77A | Central Connect | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:54 | 08:54 | Osborne Street (Stop Ad) | Cherry Tree Farm (o/s) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colchester City Centre 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 105 bus, 104 bus, 107 bus, 81A bus, 81 bus, 102 bus, X93 bus or 77A bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester City Centre to Ardleigh
- £2.50 adult single on the 105, 107 and 77A (Central Connect)
- £3.00 adult single on the 104 (First Essex) and the 81A, 81 and 102 (Central Connect)
- £2.40 adult single on the X93 (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 Colchester City Centre to Ardleigh?
9 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Ardleigh: the 105 (Central Connect), the 104 (First Essex), the 107 (Central Connect), the 81A (Central Connect), the 81 (Central Connect), the O4 (Central Connect), the 102 (Central Connect), the X93 (Ipswich Buses), the 77A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 105, 11 times each weekday — board at Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) and get off at Cherry Tree Farm (o/s), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Ardleigh?
Between 11 minutes on the 105 and 49 on the 81A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Ardleigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:18 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Ardleigh?
Adult singles from Colchester City Centre to Ardleigh: £2.50 on the 105, 107 and 77A (Central Connect); £3.00 on the 104 (First Essex) and the 81A, 81 and 102 (Central Connect); £2.40 on the X93 (Ipswich Buses). 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.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.