Bus from Manningtree to Dedham
4 direct routes · 10–18 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 20:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dedham as of 04:15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81A | Central Connect | ~14 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:15 | 19:22 | Lawford Place (opp) | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Ardleigh & Dedham Heath |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · M2, 102, 693
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 | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:12 | 15:12 | Lawford Place (opp) | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Ardleigh & Dedham Heath |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~11 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 20:00 | 20:00 | Lawford Place (opp) | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Ardleigh & Dedham Heath |
| 693 | Ipswich Buses | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:14 | 16:14 | Lawford Place (opp) | Monks Lane (opp) | Ardleigh |
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 81A bus, M2 bus, 102 bus or 693 bus timetable.
Fares from Manningtree to Dedham
- £1.50 adult single on the 81A and 102 (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 Dedham?
4 routes run directly from Manningtree to Dedham: the 81A (Central Connect), the M2 (Central Connect), the 102 (Central Connect), the 693 (Ipswich Buses). The most frequent is the 81A, 3 times each weekday — board at Lawford Place (opp) and get off at The Marlborough Head (opp), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manningtree to Dedham?
Between 10 minutes on the 693 and 18 on the M2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ardleigh, Dedham Heath on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manningtree to Dedham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 20:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manningtree to Dedham?
Adult singles from Manningtree to Dedham: £1.50 on the 81A and 102 (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.