Bus from Mile End (Colchester) to Manningtree
2 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 16:33, last bus 17:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Manningtree as of 09:59
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 | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:58 | 17:58 | The Water Tower (o/s) | Lawford Place (o/s) | Langham, Dedham, Dedham Heath, Dedham, Dedham Heath & Ardleigh |
| 81 | Central Connect | ~34 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:33 | 16:33 | The Water Tower (o/s) | Lawford Place (o/s) | Langham, Dedham, Dedham Heath & Ardleigh |
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 or 81 bus timetable.
Fares from Mile End to Manningtree
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 Manningtree?
2 routes run directly from Mile End to Manningtree: the 81A (Central Connect), the 81 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 81A, once each weekday — board at The Water Tower (o/s) and get off at Lawford Place (o/s), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mile End to Manningtree?
Around 35 minutes on the 81A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Langham, Dedham, Dedham Heath, Dedham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Mile End to Manningtree?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 16:33 and the last around 17:58. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mile End to Manningtree?
Adult singles from Mile End to Manningtree: £2.50 on the 81A and 81 (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.