Bus from Colchester to Long Melford
3 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 07:56, last bus 22:47 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: one bus, at 17:26.
Next buses to Long Melford as of 18:27
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Central Connect | ~65 min | 8 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:56 | 17:27 | Middleborough (N-bound) | George & Dragon Hotel (opp) | Wormingford, Mount Bures, Bures, Little Cornard & Sudbury |
| 42 | Central Connect | ~59 min | 4 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 14:36 | 22:47 | Middleborough (N-bound) | George & Dragon Hotel (opp) | Nayland, Honey Tye, Leavenheath, Newton, Newton Green, Cornard Tye & 1 more |
| 44A | Central Connect | ~59 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:12 | 16:12 | Middleborough (N-bound) | George & Dragon Hotel (opp) | Wormingford, Mount Bures, Bures, Little Cornard & Sudbury |
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 44 bus, 42 bus or 44A bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Long Melford
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 Long Melford?
3 routes run directly from Colchester to Long Melford: the 44 (Central Connect), the 42 (Central Connect), the 44A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 44, 8 times each weekday — board at Middleborough (N-bound) and get off at George & Dragon Hotel (opp), about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Long Melford?
Around 65 minutes on the 44, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Wormingford, Mount Bures, Bures, Little Cornard and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Long Melford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:56 and the last around 22:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Long Melford?
Adult singles from Colchester to Long Melford: £3.00 on the 44, 42 and 44A (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.