52 Hadleigh circular via Aldham, Elmsett
Operated by Central Connect. Registered as running via Elmsett, Whatfield. First bus 10:20, last bus 12:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £2.50 — more.
Wanted a different 52? 40 other bus routes are numbered 52 elsewhere in the UK — see every 52 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:20 | 12:20 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand A) | 10:20 | 12:20 |
| Morrisons (opp) | 10:23 | 12:23 |
| Firtree Farm (opp) | 10:29 | 12:29 |
| Bus Shelter (opp) | 10:32 | 12:32 |
| Telephone Box (adj) | 10:39 | 12:39 |
| Morrisons (adj) | 10:45 | 12:45 |
| Bus Station (Stand A) | 10:51 | 12:51 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 52
Adult single £1.50 to £2.50 · Adult return £2.40 to £5.60
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.50 | Aldham S | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £1.50 | Elmsett | |
| – | £2.50 | £1.50 | Whatfield |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Hadleigh.
Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Central Connect before you travel.
Tickets on the 52
Central Connect publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Young Person Single · 5-19 Return · Adult Single Base · 5-19 Single Base
Ticket types come from Central Connect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 7 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Central Connect.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Central Connect before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 52
52 towards Bus Station
All 18 stops
- Bus Station (Stand A) Hadleigh
- High Street Mews (N-bound) Hadleigh
- Meadows Way (opp) Hadleigh
- Morrisons (opp) Hadleigh
- Allen Road (opp) Hadleigh
- Firtree Farm (opp) Aldham
- Bus Shelter (opp) Elmsett
- Mill Lane (adj) Elmsett
- Elmsett Corner (adj) Whatfield
- Telephone Box (adj) Whatfield
- Village Sign (adj) Whatfield
- Allen Road (adj) Hadleigh
- Morrisons (adj) Hadleigh
- Meadows Way (adj) Hadleigh
- High Street Mews (S-bound) Hadleigh
- Market Place (opp) Hadleigh
- Sydney Brown Court (opp) Hadleigh
- Bus Station (Stand A) Hadleigh
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 13 April 2026 New registration around Hadleigh, Suffolk. Monday-Friday.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0002189/247 · Changes in Suffolk County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 52 bus?
The first 52 departure on weekdays leaves at 10:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 52 bus?
The last 52 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 12:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 52 bus cost?
Central Connect's published fares on the 52: adult single £1.50 to £2.50, adult return £2.40 to £5.60. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 52 bus?
The 52 is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0002189/247. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.