Bus from Needham Market to Stowmarket
3 direct routes · 8–15 min · first bus 06:56, last bus 18:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stowmarket as of 12:50
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Needham Market, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~13 min | 18 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 06:56 | 18:20 | The Swan (adj) | Argos Store (o/s) | Badley |
| O11 | Central Connect | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:33 | 16:33 | The Swan (adj) | Lapwing Grove (opp) | Badley |
| O1 | Central Connect | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:25 | 16:25 | The Swan (adj) | Argos Store (o/s) | Badley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Needham Market 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 88 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Needham Market to Stowmarket?
3 routes run directly from Needham Market to Stowmarket: the 88 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the O11 (Central Connect), the O1 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 18 times each weekday — board at The Swan (adj) and get off at Argos Store (o/s), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Needham Market to Stowmarket?
Between 8 minutes on the O11 and 15 on the O1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Badley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Needham Market to Stowmarket?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:56 and the last around 18:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Needham Market to Stowmarket?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.