Bus from Frating to Ardleigh
2 direct routes · 17–24 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 14:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ardleigh as of 05:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Frating, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77A | Central Connect | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:38 | 14:38 | Chapel Lane (opp) | Cherry Tree Farm (opp) | Hare Green & Great Bromley |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Haggars Lane (adj) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Hare Green, Great Bromley & Colchester |
Times are for the first boarding point in Frating 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 77A bus or 721 bus timetable.
Fares from Frating to Ardleigh
- £1.50 adult single on the 77A (Central Connect)
- £2.00 adult single, £4.00 return on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex)
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 Frating to Ardleigh?
2 routes run directly from Frating to Ardleigh: the 77A (Central Connect), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 77A, once each weekday — board at Chapel Lane (opp) and get off at Cherry Tree Farm (opp), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Frating to Ardleigh?
Between 17 minutes on the 77A and 24 on the 721, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hare Green, Great Bromley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Frating to Ardleigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:45 and the last around 14:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Frating to Ardleigh?
Adult singles from Frating to Ardleigh: £1.50 on the 77A (Central Connect); £2.00 on the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). 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.