Bus from Dedham to Manningtree
5 direct routes · 10–16 min · first bus 06:23, last bus 21:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manningtree as of 09:37
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 | ~10 min | 3 | weekdays only | 06:23 | 16:54 | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Lawford Place (o/s) | Dedham Heath & Ardleigh |
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 | ~12 min | 2 | weekdays only | 18:21 | 19:00 | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Lawford Place (o/s) | Dedham Heath & Ardleigh |
| M2 | Central Connect | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Lawford Place (o/s) | Dedham Heath & Ardleigh |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~10 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 21:02 | 21:02 | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Lawford Place (o/s) | Dedham Heath & Ardleigh |
| 693 | Ipswich Buses | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:06 | 08:06 | Monks Lane (adj) | Lawford Place (o/s) | 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, M2 bus, 102 bus or 693 bus timetable.
Fares from Dedham to Manningtree
- £1.50 adult single on the 81, 81A and 102 (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the M2 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.10 adult single on the 693 (Ipswich Buses)
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 Manningtree?
5 routes run directly from Dedham to Manningtree: 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 Lawford Place (o/s), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dedham to Manningtree?
Between 10 minutes on the 81 and 16 on the M2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dedham Heath, Ardleigh on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dedham to Manningtree?
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 Manningtree?
Adult singles from Dedham to Manningtree: £1.50 on the 81, 81A and 102 (Central Connect); £5.00 on the M2 (Central Connect); £2.10 on the 693 (Ipswich Buses). 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.