Bus from Stowmarket to Needham Market
3 direct routes · 7–38 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 17:36 (weekdays).
Next buses to Needham Market as of 12:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stowmarket, 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 | ~38 min | 17 | Sat 17 · no Sunday buses | 06:10 | 17:36 | Argos Store (o/s) | The Swan (opp) | Badley |
| O11 | Central Connect | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:19 | 08:19 | Gun Cotton Way Park (adj) | The Swan (opp) | Badley |
| O1 | Central Connect | ~25 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:10 | 08:10 | Argos Store (o/s) | The Swan (opp) | Badley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket to Needham Market?
3 routes run directly from Stowmarket to Needham Market: the 88 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the O11 (Central Connect), the O1 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 88, 17 times each weekday — board at Argos Store (o/s) and get off at The Swan (opp), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stowmarket to Needham Market?
Between 7 minutes on the O11 and 38 on the 88, 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 Stowmarket to Needham Market?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 17:36. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stowmarket to Needham Market?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.