Bus from Mile End (Colchester) to Long Melford
1 direct route · about 47 min · first bus 14:46, last bus 22:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Long Melford as of 08:06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Central Connect | ~47 min | 4 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 14:46 | 22:56 | Cordelia Drive (adj) | George & Dragon Hotel (opp) | Nayland, Honey Tye, Leavenheath, Newton, Newton Green, Cornard Tye & 1 more |
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 42 bus timetable.
Fares from Mile End to Long Melford
- £3.00 adult single on the 42 (Central Connect)
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 Long Melford?
The 42 (Central Connect) runs directly from Mile End to Long Melford. Board at Cordelia Drive (adj) and get off at George & Dragon Hotel (opp); the journey takes about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mile End to Long Melford?
Around 47 minutes on the 42, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Nayland, Honey Tye, Leavenheath, Newton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Mile End to Long Melford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 14:46 and the last around 22:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mile End to Long Melford?
An adult single from Mile End to Long Melford is £3.00 on the 42 (Central Connect), from Cordelia Drive (adj) to George & Dragon Hotel (opp). 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.