Bus from Halstead (Essex) to Sudbury (Suffolk)
2 direct routes · 30–42 min · first bus 07:52, last bus 16:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Sudbury (Suffolk) as of 06:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Halstead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Central Connect | ~30 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 10:22 | 16:50 | High Street (NE-bound) | Gregory Mills (opp) | Sible Hedingham, Castle Hedingham & Bulmer Tye |
| 85 | Central Connect | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:52 | 07:52 | High Street (NE-bound) | Gregory Mills (opp) | Sible Hedingham, Castle Hedingham & Bulmer Tye |
Times are for the first boarding point in Halstead 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 86 bus or 85 bus timetable.
Fares from Halstead to Sudbury
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 Halstead to Sudbury?
2 routes run directly from Halstead to Sudbury: the 86 (Central Connect), the 85 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 86, 4 times each weekday — board at High Street (NE-bound) and get off at Gregory Mills (opp), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Halstead to Sudbury?
Between 30 minutes on the 86 and 42 on the 85, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sible Hedingham, Castle Hedingham, Bulmer Tye on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Halstead to Sudbury?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:52 and the last around 16:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Halstead to Sudbury?
Adult singles from Halstead to Sudbury: £3.00 on the 86 and 85 (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.