🚌 Bus from Colchester to Ardleigh
7 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 08:21, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 16 | 08:21 | 21:45 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) |
| 102 | First Essex | ~20 min | 6 | 08:05 | 18:05 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) |
| 107 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 2 | 13:21 | 16:25 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) |
| X93 | Ipswich Buses | ~14 min | 2 | 19:15 | 19:15 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) |
| 104 | First Essex | ~43 min | 1 | 15:50 | 15:50 | Norman Way Schools (o/s) |
| 694 | First Essex | ~6 min | 1 | 07:59 | 07:59 | St Andrews Gardens (opp) |
| 77A | Central Connect | ~37 min | 1 | 08:40 | 08:40 | Apprentice Drive (W-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colchester on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Colchester to Ardleigh?
7 routes run directly from Colchester to Ardleigh: the 105 (Central Connect), the 102 (First Essex), the 107 (Central Connect), the X93 (Ipswich Buses), the 104 (First Essex), the 694 (First Essex), the 77A (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Ardleigh?
Around 14 minutes on the 105, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Ardleigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 105) leaves around 08:21 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Ardleigh?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.