Bus from Langham (Essex) to Ardleigh
4 direct routes · 8–26 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 18:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ardleigh as of 07:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Langham, 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 | ~19 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:14 | 16:42 | School (o/s) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Dedham & Dedham Heath |
| 81A | Central Connect | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 18:07 | 18:07 | School (o/s) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Dedham, Dedham Heath, Dedham & Dedham Heath |
| 694 | First Essex | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:20 | 16:20 | School (o/s) | Balkerne Gate (o/s) | — |
| M2 | Central Connect | ~26 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | School (o/s) | Home Farm Lane (opp) | Dedham, Dedham Heath & Dedham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Langham 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, 694 bus or M2 bus timetable.
Fares from Langham to Ardleigh
- £2.50 adult single on the 81 and 81A (Central Connect)
- £3.00 adult single on the 694 (First Essex)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the M2 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Langham to Ardleigh?
4 routes run directly from Langham to Ardleigh: the 81 (Central Connect), the 81A (Central Connect), the 694 (First Essex), the M2 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 81, twice each weekday — board at School (o/s) and get off at Home Farm Lane (opp), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Langham to Ardleigh?
Between 8 minutes on the 694 and 26 on the M2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Dedham, Dedham Heath on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Langham to Ardleigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:14 and the last around 18:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Langham to Ardleigh?
Adult singles from Langham to Ardleigh: £2.50 on the 81 and 81A (Central Connect); £3.00 on the 694 (First Essex); £5.00 on the M2 (Central Connect). 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.