Bus from Long Melford to Cockfield (Suffolk)
5 direct routes · 13–32 min · first bus 05:44, last bus 20:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cockfield (Suffolk) as of 11:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Long Melford, 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 | ~32 min | 13 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 05:44 | 20:36 | George & Dragon Hotel (opp) | A1141 (opp) | Acton, Great Waldingfield, Lavenham & Stows Hill |
| 45 | Central Connect | ~29 min | 3 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 10:01 | 14:01 | George & Dragon Hotel (opp) | Thorn Court Corner (adj) | Bridge Street, Shimpling, Shimpling Street & Alpheton |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 48, CON715, 45A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Central Connect | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | George & Dragon Hotel (opp) | Thorn Court Corner (adj) | Bridge Street & Alpheton |
| CON715 | Felix Taxis & Co. | ~16 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 12:54 | 12:54 | George & Dragon Hotel (opp) | Thorn Court Corner (adj) | Bridge Street & Alpheton |
| 45A | Central Connect | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:16 | 07:16 | George & Dragon Hotel (opp) | Thorn Court Corner (adj) | Bridge Street, Shimpling & Shimpling Street |
Times are for the first boarding point in Long Melford 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, 45 bus, 48 bus or 45A bus timetable.
Fares from Long Melford to Cockfield
- £3.00 adult single on the 46, 45 and 45A (Central Connect)
- £2.50 adult single on the 48 (Central Connect)
- £2.70 adult single on the CON715 (Felix Taxis & Co.)
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 Long Melford to Cockfield?
5 routes run directly from Long Melford to Cockfield: the 46 (Central Connect), the 45 (Central Connect), the 48 (Central Connect), the CON715 (Felix Taxis & Co.), the 45A (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 46, 13 times each weekday — board at George & Dragon Hotel (opp) and get off at A1141 (opp), about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Long Melford to Cockfield?
Between 13 minutes on the 48 and 32 on the 46, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Acton, Great Waldingfield, Lavenham, Stows Hill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Long Melford to Cockfield?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:44 and the last around 20:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Long Melford to Cockfield?
Adult singles from Long Melford to Cockfield: £3.00 on the 46, 45 and 45A (Central Connect); £2.50 on the 48 (Central Connect); £2.70 on the CON715 (Felix Taxis & Co.). 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.