M2 Langham to Manningtree via Ardleigh, Lawford

Operated by Central Connect. First bus 07:45, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £5.00 — more.

Next towards Manningtree from The Shepherd & Dog (o/s): tomorrow 07:45

Next towards Langham from School (N-bound): tomorrow 15:10

Wanted a different M2? 8 other bus routes are numbered M2 elsewhere in the UK — see every M2 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Manningtree · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 07:45
The Shepherd & Dog (o/s) 07:45
Monks Lane (adj) 07:55
The Marlborough Head (o/s) 08:00
Home Farm Lane (opp) 08:12
School (N-bound) 08:20

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Central Connect whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the M2

Adult single £5.00 · Adult return £8.00

The same for any journey on the M2, however far you go.

Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 September 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 M2

Central Connect publishes singles and day returns on this route.

Any Return · Any Single · Any Weekly

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, 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 M2

M2 towards Manningtree

All 26 stops
  1. The Shepherd & Dog (o/s) Langham
  2. School (o/s) Langham
  3. St Margaret's Cross (E-bound) Langham
  4. Birchwood Road (E-bound) Langham
  5. Birchwood Corner (S-bound) Langham
  6. Monks Lane (adj) Dedham
  7. The Marlborough Head (o/s) Dedham
  8. Forge Street (adj) Dedham
  9. Kiln Cottages (opp) Dedham
  10. Coopers Lane (opp) Dedham
  11. The Anchor (opp) Dedham Heath
  12. The Heath (S-bound) Dedham Heath
  13. Duck Lane (adj) Dedham Heath
  14. Rye Farm (W-bound) Dedham
  15. Ardleigh Cross (E-bound) Ardleigh
  16. Glebe Corner (E-bound) Ardleigh
  17. Home Farm Lane (opp) Ardleigh
  18. Bargate Lane (adj) Lawford
  19. Garden City (opp) Lawford
  20. Hungerdown Lane (opp) Lawford
  21. Church Hill (opp) Lawford
  22. Lawford Place (o/s) Lawford
  23. Milton Road (opp) Lawford
  24. Waldegrave Way (opp) Lawford
  25. Edgefield Avenue (adj) Lawford
  26. School (N-bound) Manningtree

M2 towards Langham

All 26 stops
  1. School (N-bound) Manningtree
  2. Edgefield Avenue (opp) Lawford
  3. Waldegrave Way (adj) Lawford
  4. Milton Road (adj) Lawford
  5. Lawford Place (opp) Lawford
  6. Hungerdown Lane (adj) Lawford
  7. Church Hill (adj) Lawford
  8. Garden City (adj) Lawford
  9. Bargate Lane (opp) Lawford
  10. Home Farm Lane (adj) Ardleigh
  11. Glebe Corner (S-bound) Ardleigh
  12. Ardleigh Cross (W-bound) Ardleigh
  13. Rye Farm (E-bound) Dedham
  14. Duck Lane (opp) Dedham Heath
  15. The Heath (N-bound) Dedham Heath
  16. The Anchor (o/s) Dedham Heath
  17. Coopers Lane (adj) Dedham
  18. Kiln Cottages (N-bound) Dedham
  19. Forge Street (opp) Dedham
  20. The Marlborough Head (opp) Dedham
  21. Monks Lane (opp) Dedham
  22. Birchwood Corner (N-bound) Langham
  23. Birchwood Road (opp) Langham
  24. St Margaret's Cross (W-bound) Langham
  25. School (opp) Langham
  26. The Shepherd & Dog (opp) Langham

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0002189/303 · Changes in Essex County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

ManningtreeArdleighLawfordLanghamDedhamDedham Heath

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first M2 bus?

The first M2 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last M2 bus?

The last M2 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the M2 bus cost?

Central Connect's published fares on the M2: adult single £5.00, adult return £8.00. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the M2 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 M2 bus?

The M2 is operated by Central Connect.

Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0002189/303. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.