Bus from Dedham to Ardleigh
5 direct routes · 5–12 min · first bus 06:23, last bus 21:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ardleigh as of 02:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dedham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Central Connect | ~5 min | 3 | weekdays only | 06:23 | 16:54 | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Dedham Heath |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 81A, M2, 102, 693
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81A | Central Connect | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 18:21 | 19:00 | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Dedham Heath |
| M2 | Central Connect | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Dedham Heath |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~6 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 21:02 | 21:02 | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Dedham Heath |
| 693 | Ipswich Buses | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:06 | 08:06 | Monks Lane (adj) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dedham 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 81 bus, 81A bus, M2 bus, 102 bus or 693 bus timetable.
Fares from Dedham to Ardleigh
- £1.50 adult single on the 81 and 81A (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the M2 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Dedham to Ardleigh?
5 routes run directly from Dedham to Ardleigh: the 81 (Central Connect), the 81A (Central Connect), the M2 (Central Connect), the 102 (Central Connect), the 693 (Ipswich Buses). The most frequent is the 81, 3 times each weekday — board at The Marlborough Head (o/s) and get off at Home Farm Lane (opp), about 5 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dedham to Ardleigh?
Between 5 minutes on the 81 and 12 on the M2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dedham Heath on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dedham to Ardleigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:23 and the last around 21:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dedham to Ardleigh?
Adult singles from Dedham to Ardleigh: £1.50 on the 81 and 81A (Central Connect); £5.00 on the M2 (Central Connect). The M2 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.