42A

Great Cornard ↔ Bury St Edmunds Bus Times

Transport Made Simple · 55 stops

Next departures

Rugby Road
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
07:25
Bus Station 08:55
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services07:25 — 07:25

The 42A bus runs between Great Cornard and Bury St Edmunds, operated by Transport Made Simple. This route has 55 stops. Overcast and 16°C expected for the next bus at 07:25. Mild enough, though a light layer won't hurt.

42A Bus Timetable

Stop
Rugby Road07:25
Broom Street07:26
Queensway07:27
Beech Road07:28
Pot Kiln Lane07:29
Shelley Avenue07:29
Lindsey Avenue07:30
Maldon Court07:31
Chilton Industrial Estate07:34
Homebase07:36
Second Avenue07:36
Acton Lane07:36
Barleycombe07:40
Ropers Lane07:41
Long Melford Inn07:42
Chapel Green07:44
Library07:45
Post Office07:46
Bull07:46
Harefield07:48
High Street Farm07:49
Rose and Crown07:52
Tye Green07:55
Old Bury Road07:56
Thorn Court Corner07:59
A114108:03
Shelter08:04
Grove Cottages08:08
Primary School08:10
Tutelina Road08:11
Raynsford Road08:12
Post Office08:13
Rushbrooke Arms08:13
The Curlews Footpath08:17
Old Gaol08:18
Laundry Lane Footpath08:19
Corsbie Close08:20
Old Convent Orchard08:24
Arc Shopping Centre08:28
Bus Station08:31
King Edward VI School08:35
Tayfen Terrace08:38
Fornham Road08:39
Thingoe Hill08:40
Tollgate Lane08:42
Philip Road08:43
St Benedicts Catholic School08:46
Leisure Centre08:48
West Suffolk House08:49
ASDA08:50
Hutton Close08:51
Westley Road08:53
West Suffolk College08:53
Springfield Road08:54
Bus Station08:55

Inbound

Stop
West Suffolk College15:4516:35
Springfield Road15:5216:39
Bus Station15:5316:44
Arc Shopping Centre15:5416:45
Old Convent Orchard15:5516:46
Albert Buildings15:5616:47
Kevor House15:5716:48
Spread Eagle15:5916:49
Stonebridge Avenue16:0016:51
West Suffolk Hospital16:0116:52
The Lodge16:0316:53
Barons Road16:0416:55
Old Gaol16:0616:56
The Curlews Footpath16:1316:58
Rushbrooke Arms16:1417:05
Post Office16:1517:06
Raynsford Road16:1517:07
Tutelina Road16:1617:07
Primary School16:1717:08
Grove Cottages16:2017:09
Shelter16:2117:12
A114116:2517:13
Thorn Court Corner16:2817:17
Old Bury Road16:2917:20
Tye Green16:3217:21
Rose and Crown16:3517:24
High Street Farm16:3617:27
Harefield16:3817:28
Bull16:3817:30
Post Office16:3917:30
Library16:4017:30
Chapel Green16:4117:31
Long Melford Inn16:4217:32
Ropers Lane16:4317:33
Barleycombe16:4717:34
Acton Lane16:4717:37
Second Avenue16:4717:37
Homebase16:4917:37
The Firs16:5017:39
Banham Drive16:5217:40
Cavendish Way16:5317:42
Bus Station16:5517:43
Lucas Road16:5517:45
Sainsbury's16:5517:45
Cats Lane16:5617:45
Stannards Way16:5717:46
Glenside16:5817:47
Highbury Way16:5817:48
Beech Road16:5917:48
Queensway16:5917:49
The Drift17:0017:49
Minsmere Way17:0117:50
Rede Way17:0117:51
Raydon Way17:0217:51
Chelsworth Avenue·17:52

Route Map

Fares & Tickets

Single £1.30
Return £2.30

Other routes nearby

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Passes through: Great CornardSudburyLong MelfordHigh StreetBridge StreetAlphetonCockfieldHoggards GreenGreat WhelnethamSicklesmereNowton EstateBury St Edmunds
Where does the 42A bus stop?
The 42A serves 55 stops passing through Great Cornard, Sudbury, Long Melford, High Street, Bridge Street, Alpheton, Cockfield, Hoggards Green, Great Whelnetham, Sicklesmere, Nowton Estate and Bury St Edmunds. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 42A run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 42A runs on weekdays only. Contact Transport Made Simple directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 42A?
Most Transport Made Simple services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with Transport Made Simple for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 42A run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 42A. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact Transport Made Simple to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · BODS Fares API for fare data

NOC: TMSB, GOEA, CHAM, HEDO, KCTB, SEFF, SIMO
Valid from 23 Mar 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 28 Mar 2026