Bus from Manningtree to Dovercourt
4 direct routes · 33–53 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 21:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dovercourt as of 06:04
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 | ~50 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 17:51 | Lawford Place (o/s) | High Street (NE-bound) | Mistley Heath, Bradfield Heath, Bradfield, Wix, Great Oakley, Little Oakley & 1 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · M1, O6, 102
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Central Connect | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:13 | 15:13 | Edgefield Avenue (adj) | High Street (SW-bound) | Mistley Heath, Bradfield Heath, Bradfield, Wrabness, Ramsey & Harwich |
| O6 | Central Connect | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:35 | 16:35 | Milton Road (opp) | War Memorial (NE-bound) | Bradfield, Bradfield Heath, Tendring Heath & Ramsey |
| 102 | Central Connect | ~53 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 21:12 | 21:12 | Lawford Place (o/s) | High Street (NE-bound) | Mistley Heath, Bradfield Heath, Bradfield, Wix, Great Oakley, Little Oakley & 3 more |
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, M1 bus or 102 bus timetable.
Fares from Manningtree to Dovercourt
- £3.00 adult single on the 104 (First Essex) and the 102 (Central Connect)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the M1 (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 Manningtree to Dovercourt?
4 routes run directly from Manningtree to Dovercourt: the 104 (First Essex), the M1 (Central Connect), the O6 (Central Connect), the 102 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 104, 10 times each weekday — board at Lawford Place (o/s) and get off at High Street (NE-bound), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manningtree to Dovercourt?
Between 33 minutes on the O6 and 53 on the 102, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Mistley Heath, Bradfield Heath, Bradfield, Wix and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manningtree to Dovercourt?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:40 and the last around 21:12. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manningtree to Dovercourt?
Adult singles from Manningtree to Dovercourt: £3.00 on the 104 (First Essex) and the 102 (Central Connect); £5.00 on the M1 (Central Connect). The M1 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.