Bus from Manningtree to Ardleigh
6 direct routes · about 6 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 20:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ardleigh as of 06:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Manningtree, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | First Essex | ~6 min | 13 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 18:33 | Lawford Place (opp) | Home Farm Lane (adj) | — |
| 81A | Central Connect | ~5 min | 4 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 19:22 | Lawford Place (opp) | Home Farm Lane (adj) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · M2, 102, 693, 721
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 | Central Connect | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:12 | 15:12 | Lawford Place (opp) | Home Farm Lane (adj) | — |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~5 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 20:00 | 20:00 | Lawford Place (opp) | Home Farm Lane (adj) | — |
| 693 | Ipswich Buses | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:14 | 16:14 | Lawford Place (opp) | Home Farm Lane (adj) | — |
| 721 | Stephensons of Essex | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:11 | 15:11 | Lawford Place (opp) | Home Farm Lane (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manningtree 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 104 bus, 81A bus, M2 bus, 102 bus, 693 bus or 721 bus timetable.
Fares from Manningtree to Ardleigh
- £2.50 adult single on the 104 (First Essex)
- £1.50 adult single on the 81A (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the M2 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £2.10 adult single on the 693 (Ipswich Buses)
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 Manningtree to Ardleigh?
6 routes run directly from Manningtree to Ardleigh: the 104 (First Essex), the 81A (Central Connect), the M2 (Central Connect), the 102 (Central Connect), the 693 (Ipswich Buses), the 721 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 104, 13 times each weekday — board at Lawford Place (opp) and get off at Home Farm Lane (adj), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manningtree to Ardleigh?
Around 6 minutes on the 104, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manningtree to Ardleigh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 20:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manningtree to Ardleigh?
Adult singles from Manningtree to Ardleigh: £2.50 on the 104 (First Essex); £1.50 on the 81A (Central Connect); £5.00 on the M2 (Central Connect); £2.10 on the 693 (Ipswich Buses). 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.