Bus from Long Melford to Lavenham
2 direct routes · 14–19 min · first bus 05:44, last bus 20:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Lavenham as of 09:34
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 | ~19 min | 13 | Sat 11 · Sun 4 | 05:44 | 20:36 | George & Dragon Hotel (opp) | Coach Park (opp) | Acton & Great Waldingfield |
| 716 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:47 | 15:47 | Industrial Estate (opp) | Coach Park (opp) | Acton & Great Waldingfield |
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 or 716 bus timetable.
Fares from Long Melford to Lavenham
- £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 Long Melford to Lavenham?
2 routes run directly from Long Melford to Lavenham: the 46 (Central Connect), the 716 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 46, 13 times each weekday — board at George & Dragon Hotel (opp) and get off at Coach Park (opp), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Long Melford to Lavenham?
Between 14 minutes on the 716 and 19 on the 46, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Acton, Great Waldingfield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Long Melford to Lavenham?
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 Lavenham?
Adult singles from Long Melford to Lavenham: £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.