Bus from Colchester to Ardleigh
11 direct routes · 7–44 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 21:49 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ardleigh as of 08:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Colchester, 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 | ~7 min | 11 | Sat 8 · Sun 5 | 08:25 | 21:49 | Brook Street (opp) | Cherry Tree Farm (o/s) | — |
| 104 | First Essex | ~16 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 19:20 | Brook Street (opp) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | — |
9 occasional services — once or twice a day · 107, 81A, 81, 694, O4, 102, X93, 77A, 721
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 | ~7 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 13:25 | 16:29 | Brook Street (opp) | Cherry Tree Farm (o/s) | — |
| 81A | Central Connect | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:45 | 17:45 | Middleborough (N-bound) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Langham, Dedham, Dedham Heath, Dedham & Dedham Heath |
| 81 | Central Connect | ~41 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:20 | 16:20 | Middleborough (N-bound) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Langham, Dedham & Dedham Heath |
| 694 | First Essex | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 07:59 | St Andrews Gardens (opp) | Balkerne Gate (opp) | — |
| O4 | Central Connect | ~20 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Essex County Hospital (opp) | Balkerne Gate (opp) | — |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~24 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 20:44 | 20:44 | Brook Street (opp) | 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 | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:50 | 08:50 | Middleborough (S-bound) | Cherry Tree Farm (o/s) | — |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:01 | 08:01 | St John's Road (adj) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 105 bus, 104 bus, 107 bus, 81A bus, 81 bus, 694 bus, 102 bus or X93 bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Ardleigh
- £2.50 adult single on the 105, 107, 102 and 77A (Central Connect)
- £3.00 adult single on the 104 (First Essex) and the 81A and 81 (Central Connect)
- £2.00 adult single on the 694 (First Essex)
- £2.40 adult single on the X93 (Ipswich Buses)
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex)
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 to Ardleigh?
11 routes run directly from Colchester to Ardleigh: the 105 (Central Connect), the 104 (First Essex), the 107 (Central Connect), the 81A (Central Connect), the 81 (Central Connect), the 694 (First Essex), the O4 (Central Connect), the 102 (Central Connect), the X93 (Ipswich Buses), the 77A (Central Connect), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 105, 11 times each weekday — board at Brook Street (opp) and get off at Cherry Tree Farm (o/s), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Ardleigh?
Between 7 minutes on the 105 and 44 on the 81A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Ardleigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 21:49. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Ardleigh?
Adult singles from Colchester to Ardleigh: £2.50 on the 105, 107, 102 and 77A (Central Connect); £3.00 on the 104 (First Essex) and the 81A and 81 (Central Connect); £2.00 on the 694 (First Essex); £2.40 on the X93 (Ipswich Buses); £2.00 on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). 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.