O1 Stowmarket to Chantry via Combs Ford, Needham Market
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 08:10, last bus 16:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £5.00 — more.
| Stop | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Argos Store (o/s) | 08:10 |
| Recreation Ground (opp) | 08:12 |
| Mallard Way (adj) | 08:14 |
| Kipling Way (adj) | 08:17 |
| Allotments (adj) | 08:19 |
| Violet Hill Road (opp) | 08:20 |
| Dukes Head (opp) | 08:23 |
| The Ford (o/s) | 08:25 |
| Muntons (adj) | 08:29 |
| Badley walk (opp) | 08:30 |
| Gipsy Lane (adj) | 08:31 |
| Church (o/s) | 08:33 |
| The Swan (opp) | 08:35 |
| Darmsden Turn (opp) | 08:37 |
| Garage (opp) | 08:38 |
| Chequers (opp) | 08:40 |
| Suffolk One (inside) | 09:00 |
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 O1
Adult single £5.00 · Adult return £8.00
The same for any journey on the O1, 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 O1
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 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 O1
O1 towards Chantry
All 31 stops
- Argos Store (o/s) Stowmarket
- Recreation Ground (opp) Stowmarket
- Mallard Way (adj) Stowmarket
- Stow Lodge (adj) Stowmarket
- Lowry Way (opp) Stowmarket
- Kipling Way (adj) Stowmarket
- Britten Avenue (opp) Stowmarket
- Allotments (adj) Stowmarket
- Violet Hill Road (opp) Stowmarket
- Beech Terrace (opp) Stowmarket
- Roundabout (nr) Stowmarket
- Station Road West (adj) Stowmarket
- Barnards (adj) Stowmarket
- Dukes Head (opp) Stowmarket
- Lime Tree Place (adj) Stowmarket
- The Ford (o/s) Combs Ford
- Old Timbers (adj) Combs Ford
- Muntons (adj) Badley
- Badley walk (opp) Badley
- Gipsy Lane (adj) Needham Market
- Church (o/s) Needham Market
- The Swan (opp) Needham Market
- Lion (opp) Needham Market
- Lion Barn Business Park (adj) Needham Market
- Darmsden Turn (opp) Darmsden
- Garage (opp) Baylham
- Old Bell Lane (opp) Great Blakenham
- Woodfield (opp) Great Blakenham
- Chequers (opp) Great Blakenham
- Lime Way (adj) Great Blakenham
- Suffolk One (inside) Chantry
O1 towards Stowmarket
All 29 stops
- Suffolk One (inside) Chantry
- Broad Meadow (adj) Pinebrook
- Lime Way (opp) Great Blakenham
- Chequers (adj) Great Blakenham
- Woodfield (adj) Great Blakenham
- Old Bell Lane (adj) Great Blakenham
- Garage (adj) Baylham
- Darmsden Turn (adj) Darmsden
- Lion Barn Business Park (opp) Needham Market
- Lion (adj) Needham Market
- The Swan (adj) Needham Market
- Council Offices (adj) Needham Market
- Gipsy Lane (opp) Needham Market
- Badley Walk (adj) Badley
- The Woodlands (adj) Badley
- Muntons (opp) Badley
- Wynton Rise (adj) Combs Ford
- The Ford (adj) Combs Ford
- Lime Tree Place (opp) Stowmarket
- Cinema (adj) Stowmarket
- Argos Store (o/s) Stowmarket
- Recreation Ground (opp) Stowmarket
- Mallard Way (adj) Stowmarket
- Stow Lodge (adj) Stowmarket
- Lowry Way (opp) Stowmarket
- Kipling Way (adj) Stowmarket
- Britten Avenue (opp) Stowmarket
- Allotments (adj) Stowmarket
- Violet Hill Road (opp) Stowmarket
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 1 September 2026 College days only
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF2006130/110 · Changes in Suffolk County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first O1 bus?
The first O1 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last O1 bus?
The last O1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the O1 bus cost?
Central Connect's published fares on the O1: adult single £5.00, adult return £8.00. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the O1 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 O1 bus?
The O1 is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Central Connect last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 11 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF2006130/110. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.