Bus from Leiston to Saxmundham
9 direct routes · 6–21 min · first bus 06:06, last bus 18:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Saxmundham as of 11:08
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leiston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 522 | Borderbus | ~8 min | 13 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 17:13 | Library (opp) | Manor Gardens (adj) | — |
| 64 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~15 min | 12 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 06:06 | 18:25 | Library (opp) | Street Farm Road (opp) | — |
| 521 | Borderbus | ~21 min | 9 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 08:45 | 17:30 | Library (opp) | Street Farm Road (opp) | Knodishall, Friston, Sternfield, Bigsbys Corner, Benhall Green & Bigsbys Corner |
| Connecting Communities Suffolk Coastal East | Coastal Accessible Transport | ~6 min | 8 | weekdays only | 09:13 | 16:13 | Library (opp) | Street Farm Road (opp) | Middleton, Friston, Knodishall, Theberton, Darsham, Benhall & 2 more |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · O5, 522B, MILLS 1, 522A, TM01
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O5 | Central Connect | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:44 | 07:44 | Library (opp) | Street Farm Road (opp) | — |
| 522B | Borderbus | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:14 | 15:14 | Library (opp) | Manor Gardens (adj) | — |
| MILLS 1 | Belle Coaches | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 07:57 | Library (opp) | Manor Gardens (adj) | — |
| 522A | Borderbus | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:14 | 15:14 | Library (opp) | Manor Gardens (adj) | — |
| TM01 | Whincop Coaches | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:47 | 07:47 | Minden Drive (opp) | Chantry Road (adj) | Aldringham, Aldeburgh & Bigsbys Corner |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leiston 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 522 bus, 64 bus or 521 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leiston to Saxmundham?
9 routes run directly from Leiston to Saxmundham: the 522 (Borderbus), the 64 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 521 (Borderbus), the Connecting Communities Suffolk Coastal East (Coastal Accessible Transport), the O5 (Central Connect), the 522B (Borderbus), the MILLS 1 (Belle Coaches), the 522A (Borderbus), the TM01 (Whincop Coaches). The most frequent is the 522, 13 times each weekday — board at Library (opp) and get off at Manor Gardens (adj), about 8 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leiston to Saxmundham?
Between 6 minutes on the Connecting Communities Suffolk Coastal East and 21 on the 521, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Leiston to Saxmundham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:06 and the last around 18:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Leiston to Saxmundham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.