Bus from Lavenham to Long Melford
2 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 22:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Long Melford as of 09:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lavenham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Central Connect | ~20 min | 13 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 07:15 | 22:55 | The Swan (adj) | George & Dragon Hotel (adj) | Great Waldingfield & Acton |
| 716 | Central Connect | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 07:57 | The Swan (adj) | Industrial Estate (adj) | Great Waldingfield & Acton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lavenham 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 46 bus or 716 bus timetable.
Fares from Lavenham to Long Melford
- £3.00 adult single on the 46 (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the 716 (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 Lavenham to Long Melford?
2 routes run directly from Lavenham to Long Melford: the 46 (Central Connect), the 716 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 46, 13 times each weekday — board at The Swan (adj) and get off at George & Dragon Hotel (adj), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lavenham to Long Melford?
Around 20 minutes on the 46, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Great Waldingfield, Acton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lavenham to Long Melford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 22:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lavenham to Long Melford?
Adult singles from Lavenham to Long Melford: £3.00 on the 46 (Central Connect); £5.00 on the 716 (Central Connect). The 716 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.