Bus from Dedham to Mile End (Colchester)
3 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 07:32, last bus 19:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Mile End (Colchester) as of 08:25
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 | ~20 min | 4 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 10:25 | 14:15 | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | The Water Tower (opp) | Dedham Heath & Langham |
| 81A | Central Connect | ~23 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 19:36 | The Marlborough Head (opp) | The Water Tower (opp) | Langham |
| 80A | Central Connect | ~22 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 17:40 | 17:40 | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Link Close (adj) | Stratford St Mary & Boxted |
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 or 80A bus timetable.
Fares from Dedham to Mile End
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 Mile End?
3 routes run directly from Dedham to Mile End: the 81 (Central Connect), the 81A (Central Connect), the 80A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 81, 4 times each weekday — board at The Marlborough Head (o/s) and get off at The Water Tower (opp), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dedham to Mile End?
Around 20 minutes on the 81, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dedham Heath, Langham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dedham to Mile End?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:32 and the last around 19:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dedham to Mile End?
Adult singles from Dedham to Mile End: £2.50 on the 81, 81A and 80A (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.