716 Bildeston to Great Cornard via Acton, Sudbury
Operated by Central Connect. Registered as running via Leventon, Monks Eleigh, Acton. First bus 07:35, last bus 15:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £5.00 (£3.00 cap may apply) — more.
Wanted a different 716? 5 other bus routes are numbered 716 elsewhere in the UK — see every 716 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:35 |
|---|---|
| Clock Tower (opp) | 07:35 |
| High Street (opp) | 07:38 |
| The Peacock (opp) | 07:40 |
| The Swan (opp) | 07:44 |
| The Swan (adj) | 07:57 |
| Bowls & Social Club (o/s) | 08:08 |
| Queensway (adj) | 08:12 |
| Tesco (adj) | 08:21 |
| Thomas Gainsborough School (o/s) | 08:30 |
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 716
Adult single £5.00 · Adult return £8.00
The same for any journey on the 716, however far you go.
Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 22 October 2026. Published fares vary by distance; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Central Connect before you travel.
Tickets on the 716
Central Connect publishes singles and day returns on this route.
Any Return · Any Single
Ticket types come from Central Connect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 22 October 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, 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 716
716 towards Great Cornard
All 27 stops
- Clock Tower (opp) Bildeston
- High Street (opp) Bildeston
- The Peacock (opp) Chelsworth
- Lion Hill (adj) Monks Eleigh
- The Swan (opp) Monks Eleigh
- Milden Road (adj) Brent Eleigh
- The Cock (adj) Brent Eleigh
- The Swan (adj) Lavenham
- Coach Park (adj) Lavenham
- The Glebe (opp) Lavenham
- Howlett Garage (S-bound) Lavenham
- Bowls & Social Club (o/s) Great Waldingfield
- Vicarage Lane (adj) Acton
- Queensway (adj) Acton
- Crown (opp) Acton
- Industrial Estate (adj) Acton Place
- Mills Lane (opp) Long Melford
- Tesco (adj) Sudbury
- Acton Lane (adj) Sudbury
- Second Avenue (opp) Sudbury
- Homebase (opp) Sudbury
- Chilton Industrial Estate (o/s) Sudbury
- Newton Road (opp) Sudbury
- Rede Way (opp) Great Cornard
- The Drift (opp) Great Cornard
- Broom Street (opp) Great Cornard
- Thomas Gainsborough School (o/s) Great Cornard
716 towards Bildeston
All 29 stops
- Thomas Gainsborough School (o/s) Great Cornard
- Broom Street (adj) Great Cornard
- The Drift (adj) Great Cornard
- Minsmere Way (adj) Great Cornard
- Rede Way (adj) Great Cornard
- Raydon Way (adj) Great Cornard
- Chelsworth Avenue (adj) Great Cornard
- Chilton Industrial Estate (opp) Sudbury
- Homebase (opp) Sudbury
- Second Avenue (adj) Sudbury
- Acton Lane (opp) Sudbury
- Tesco (adj) Sudbury
- Mills Lane (adj) Long Melford
- Industrial Estate (opp) Acton Place
- Crown (o/s) Acton
- Queensway (opp) Acton
- Vicarage Lane (opp) Acton
- Bowls & Social Club (opp) Great Waldingfield
- Howlett Garage (N-bound) Lavenham
- The Glebe (adj) Lavenham
- Coach Park (opp) Lavenham
- The Swan (opp) Lavenham
- The Cock (opp) Brent Eleigh
- Milden Road (opp) Brent Eleigh
- The Swan (adj) Monks Eleigh
- Lion Hill (opp) Monks Eleigh
- The Peacock (adj) Chelsworth
- High Street (adj) Bildeston
- Clock Tower (opp) Bildeston
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 23 February 2026 To amend Route, Start & Finish Point, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 January 2024 To amend Route, Start & Finish Point and Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 December 2022 To amend Route and Timetable.
- New service effective 5 September 2022 Mondays - Fridays school days only
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0002189/195 · Changes in Suffolk County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 716 bus?
The first 716 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 716 bus?
The last 716 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 716 bus cost?
Central Connect's published fares on the 716: adult single £5.00, adult return £8.00. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 716 takes part in the England fare cap. 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 716 bus?
The 716 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 PF0002189/195. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.