Bus from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Halstead (Essex)
2 direct routes · 35–50 min · first bus 09:00, last bus 17:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Halstead (Essex) as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sudbury, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Central Connect | ~35 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:00 | 17:35 | Bus Station (Stand C) | High Street (SW-bound) | Bulmer Tye, Castle Hedingham & Sible Hedingham |
| 85 | Central Connect | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:00 | 15:00 | Bus Station (Stand C) | High Street (SW-bound) | Bulmer Tye, Castle Hedingham & Sible Hedingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sudbury 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 86 bus or 85 bus timetable.
Fares from Sudbury to Halstead
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 Sudbury to Halstead?
2 routes run directly from Sudbury to Halstead: the 86 (Central Connect), the 85 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 86, 4 times each weekday — board at Bus Station (Stand C) and get off at High Street (SW-bound), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sudbury to Halstead?
Between 35 minutes on the 86 and 50 on the 85, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Bulmer Tye, Castle Hedingham, Sible Hedingham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sudbury to Halstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:00 and the last around 17:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sudbury to Halstead?
Adult singles from Sudbury to Halstead: £3.00 on the 86 and 85 (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.