MILLS 1 Thorpeness to Framlingham via Leiston, Saxmundham
Operated by Belle Coaches. Registered as running via Leiston, Saxmundham, Yoxford. First bus 07:40, last bus 16:00. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 07:40 |
|---|---|
| The Almshouses (adj) | 07:40 |
| Minden Drive (adj) | 07:54 |
| St Margaret's Crescent (opp) | 08:00 |
| Saxon Road (opp) | 08:15 |
| Thomas Mills School (o/s) | 08:40 |
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.
Tickets on the MILLS 1
Belle Coaches publishes season tickets on this route for school pupils.
Ticket types come from Belle Coaches' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 8 September 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Belle Coaches.
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 Belle Coaches 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 MILLS 1
MILLS 1 towards Framlingham
All 11 stops
- The Almshouses (adj) Thorpeness
- Police Station (opp) Aldeburgh
- Linden Road (adj) Aldeburgh
- Parrot & Punchbowl (N-bound) Aldringham
- Minden Drive (adj) Leiston
- Library (opp) Leiston
- St Margaret's Crescent (opp) Leiston
- Manor Gardens (adj) Saxmundham
- Saxon Road (opp) Saxmundham
- Church Gate (opp) Rendham
- Thomas Mills School (o/s) Framlingham
MILLS 1 towards Thorpeness
All 11 stops
- Thomas Mills School (o/s) Framlingham
- Church Gate (opp) Rendham
- Saxon Road (opp) Saxmundham
- Manor Gardens (opp) Saxmundham
- St Margaret's Crescent (adj) Leiston
- Library (opp) Leiston
- Minden Drive (adj) Leiston
- Parrot & Punchbowl (N-bound) Aldringham
- Linden Road (adj) Aldeburgh
- Police Station (opp) Aldeburgh
- The Almshouses (adj) Thorpeness
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 3 September 2026 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 September 2025 To amend Route, Start & Finish Point and Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 October 2022 To amend Stopping Places.
- Service change effective 5 September 2022 Leiston Road, Linden Rd, Aldburgh → Thomas Mills High School, Saxted Rd, Framlington
- Service change effective 1 November 2021 Leiston Road, Linden Rd, Aldburgh → Thomas Mills High School, Saxted Rd, Framlington
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000089/10 · Changes in Suffolk County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first MILLS 1 bus?
The first MILLS 1 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last MILLS 1 bus?
The last MILLS 1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the MILLS 1 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Belle Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the MILLS 1 bus?
The MILLS 1 is operated by Belle Coaches.
Timetable data from Belle Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Belle Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 7 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000089/10. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.