Bus from Dedham to Colchester
4 direct routes · 15–37 min · first bus 07:32, last bus 20:11 (weekdays).
Next buses to Colchester as of 10:49
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 | ~31 min | 4 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:25 | 14:15 | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Middleborough (S-bound) | Dedham Heath & Langham |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 81A, 80A, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81A | Central Connect | ~37 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 19:36 | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Middleborough (S-bound) | Langham |
| 80A | Central Connect | ~30 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:40 | 17:40 | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Middleborough (S-bound) | Stratford St Mary & Boxted |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~15 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:11 | 20:11 | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Greyfriars (Stop Hb) | Ardleigh |
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, 80A bus or 102 bus timetable.
Fares from Dedham to Colchester
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 Colchester?
4 routes run directly from Dedham to Colchester: the 81 (Central Connect), the 81A (Central Connect), the 80A (Central Connect), the 102 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 81, 4 times each weekday — board at The Marlborough Head (o/s) and get off at Middleborough (S-bound), about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dedham to Colchester?
Between 15 minutes on the 102 and 37 on the 81A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dedham Heath, Langham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dedham to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:32 and the last around 20:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dedham to Colchester?
Adult singles from Dedham to Colchester: £2.50 on the 81, 81A, 80A and 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.