🚌 Bus from Manningtree to Ardleigh
3 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 06:49, last bus 18:22 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | First Essex | ~21 min | 16 | 06:49 | 18:22 | Rigby Avenue (adj) |
| 102 | First Essex | ~27 min | 6 | 08:31 | 18:31 | Rigby Avenue (adj) |
| 693 | Ipswich Buses | ~14 min | 1 | 16:05 | 16:05 | The Skinners Arms (o/s) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manningtree to Ardleigh?
3 routes run directly from Manningtree to Ardleigh: the 104 (First Essex), the 102 (First Essex), the 693 (Ipswich Buses).
How long does the bus take from Manningtree to Ardleigh?
Around 21 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 (the 104) leaves around 06:49 and the last around 18:22. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manningtree to Ardleigh?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.