🚌 Bus from Colchester to Sudbury
6 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 19:40 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Central Connect | ~45 min | 24 | 07:40 | 19:40 | Osborne Street (Stop Ad) |
| X43 | Central Connect | ~39 min | 6 | 09:50 | 22:30 | Osborne Street (Stop Ae) |
| 42 | Central Connect | ~40 min | 4 | 09:50 | 17:20 | Osborne Street (Stop Ae) |
| 43A | Central Connect | ~53 min | 4 | 08:34 | 14:35 | Osborne Street (Stop Ae) |
| 43B | Central Connect | ~71 min | 2 | 16:40 | 17:48 | Osborne Street (Stop Ae) |
| 44A | Central Connect | ~63 min | 1 | 15:55 | 15:55 | Norman Way Schools (o/s) |
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 Sudbury?
6 routes run directly from Colchester to Sudbury: the 44 (Central Connect), the X43 (Central Connect), the 42 (Central Connect), the 43A (Central Connect), the 43B (Central Connect), the 44A (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Sudbury?
Around 45 minutes on the 44, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Sudbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 44) leaves around 07:40 and the last around 19:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Sudbury?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.