Bus from Colchester to Dedham
4 direct routes · 18–37 min · first bus 09:50, last bus 20:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dedham as of 14:05
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81A | Central Connect | ~31 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 09:50 | 17:45 | Middleborough (N-bound) | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Langham & Dedham Heath |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 81, 80, 102
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Central Connect | ~34 min | 2 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 11:05 | 16:20 | Middleborough (N-bound) | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Langham |
| 80 | Central Connect | ~37 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 12:05 | 12:05 | Middleborough (N-bound) | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Boxted & Stratford St Mary |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~18 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 20:44 | 20:44 | Brook Street (opp) | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Ardleigh |
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 81A bus, 81 bus, 80 bus or 102 bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Dedham
- £3.00 adult single on the 81A, 81 and 80 (Central Connect)
- £2.50 adult single on the 102 (Central Connect)
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 Dedham?
4 routes run directly from Colchester to Dedham: the 81A (Central Connect), the 81 (Central Connect), the 80 (Central Connect), the 102 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 81A, 3 times each weekday — board at Middleborough (N-bound) and get off at The Marlborough Head (opp), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Dedham?
Between 18 minutes on the 102 and 37 on the 80, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Langham, Dedham Heath on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Dedham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:50 and the last around 20:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Dedham?
Adult singles from Colchester to Dedham: £3.00 on the 81A, 81 and 80 (Central Connect); £2.50 on the 102 (Central Connect). 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.