Bus from Mile End (Colchester) to Dedham
3 direct routes · 20–26 min · first bus 10:01, last bus 17:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dedham as of 15:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Mile End, 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 | ~20 min | 3 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 10:01 | 17:58 | The Water Tower (o/s) | The Marlborough Head (opp) | Langham & Dedham Heath |
| 81 | Central Connect | ~21 min | 2 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 11:16 | 16:33 | The Water Tower (o/s) | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Langham |
| 80 | Central Connect | ~26 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 12:16 | 12:16 | Boxted Road (opp) | The Marlborough Head (o/s) | Boxted & Stratford St Mary |
Times are for the first boarding point in Mile End 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, 81 bus or 80 bus timetable.
Fares from Mile End to Dedham
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 Mile End to Dedham?
3 routes run directly from Mile End to Dedham: the 81A (Central Connect), the 81 (Central Connect), the 80 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 81A, 3 times each weekday — board at The Water Tower (o/s) and get off at The Marlborough Head (opp), about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mile End to Dedham?
Between 20 minutes on the 81A and 26 on the 80, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Langham, Dedham Heath on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Mile End to Dedham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:01 and the last around 17:58. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mile End to Dedham?
Adult singles from Mile End to Dedham: £2.50 on the 81A, 81 and 80 (Central Connect). 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.