693 Dedham to East Bergholt via Manningtree, Brantham

Operated by Ipswich Buses. First bus 08:06, last bus 15:45. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.10 to £3.00 — more.

Next towards East Bergholt from Monks Lane (adj): tomorrow 08:06

Next towards Dedham from High School (inside): 15:45

Wanted a different 693? 5 other bus routes are numbered 693 elsewhere in the UK — see every 693 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at High School · Monday to Friday · 1 journey

Stop	08:06
Monks Lane (adj)	08:06
Glebe Corner (E-bound)	08:11
Church Hill (adj)	08:16
Church Hall (opp)	08:22
The Skinners Arms (opp)	08:25
Bus Shelter (adj)	08:32
Merriam Close (opp)	08:36
The Drift (opp)	08:43
High School (inside)	08:50

Stop	15:45
High School (inside)	15:45
The Drift (adj)	15:50
Palfrey Heights (nr)	15:55
Bus Shelter (opp)	16:00
The Skinners Arms (o/s)	16:05
Church Hall (o/s)	16:08
Church Hill (opp)	16:15
Glebe Corner (S-bound)	16:19
Monks Lane (opp)	16:24

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.

This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) — Ipswich Buses sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

Fares on the 693

Adult single £2.10 to £3.00

From to

Adult single fare table, stage to stage

£2.10	Lawford
£3.00	£2.10	Mistley
£3.00	£3.00	£2.10	Manningtree
£3.00	£3.00	£3.00	£2.10	Brantham
£3.00	£3.00	£3.00	£3.00	£2.10	East Bergholt

Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Ardleigh.

Ipswich Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 8 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Ipswich Buses before you travel.

Tickets on the 693

Ipswich Buses publishes singles on this route for adults and children.

Single · U20 Single

Ticket types come from Ipswich Buses' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Ipswich Buses.

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 Ipswich Buses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 693

693 towards East Bergholt

All 27 stops

693 towards Dedham

All 28 stops

Towns & areas on this route

Manningtree East Bergholt Brantham Ardleigh Mistley Lawford Dedham Cattawade East End

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 693 bus?

The first 693 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:06 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 693 bus?

The last 693 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 693 bus cost?

Ipswich Buses' published fares on the 693: adult single £2.10 to £3.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Ipswich Buses sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.

Who runs the 693 bus?

The 693 is operated by Ipswich Buses.

Timetable data from Ipswich Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Ipswich Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 5 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.