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Travel by Bus FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Norwich Bus Station?

Norwich bus station is situated off Surrey Street and Queens Road, in the heart of Norwich city centre. You can find details of facilities and opening times on the Konectbus website.

The main bus operators serving Norwich bus station are:

How much is the bus to Norwich?

Under the single fare cap, most buses into, out of and around Norwich cost £3 for a single journey.

Many buses now use a tap on, tap off system, meaning some journeys can cost less than £3 across shorter distances. Make sure to tap off, or you will be charged the maximum £3 fare for a single journey.

Which of the main Norfolk towns can you catch the bus into Norwich from?

You can catch the bus to Norwich city centre from the following Norfolk towns:

  • Acle
  • Attleborough
  • Aylsham
  • Costessey
  • Cromer
  • Dereham
  • Diss
  • Fakenham
  • Gorleston-on-Sea
  • Great Yarmouth
  • Harleston
  • Hingham
  • Holt
  • King’s Lynn
  • Loddon
  • Long Stratton
  • North Walsham
  • Reepham
  • Sheringham
  • Sprowston
  • Swaffham
  • Thetford
  • Thorpe St Andrew
  • Watton
  • Wymondham

Head to the bus company websites for complete timetables, a full list of destinations and prices:

Is there a Park & Ride into Norwich?

Yes. Norwich Park & Ride currently operates out of 5 sites.

Run by First Bus:

  • Norwich Airport
  • Thickthorn
  • Sprowston

Run by Simonds:

  • Harford
  • Postwick

What times do the Park & Ride sites operate? (towards city centre)

Norwich Airport (PR1):

Towards City Centre 
Monday – Friday: 5.55am – 7.46pm
Saturday: 7.30am – 7.46pm
Sunday: 8.30am – 5.30pm

Thickthorn (PR1):

Towards City Centre
Monday – Friday: 5.57am – 6.17pm
Saturday: 6.40am – 6.17pm
Sunday: 8.30am – 5.30pm

Sprowston (11/12):

Towards City Centre
Monday – Friday: 5.15am – 7.31pm
Saturday: 5.18am – 7.31pm
Sunday: 8.16am – 6.16pm

Harford (PR2/82):

Towards City Centre
Monday – Friday: 5.40am – 9.55pm
Saturday: 5.45am – 10.15pm
Sunday: 9.00am – 5.30pm

Postwick (PR3): 

Towards City Centre
Monday – Friday: 5.55am – 8.00pm
Saturday: 5.55am – 7.55pm
Sunday: 8.00am – 6.00pm

What times do the Park & Ride sites operate? (from city centre)

Norwich Airport (PR1):

Towards Airport P&R 
Monday – Friday: 6.10am – 8.10pm
Saturday: 6.53am – 8.10pm
Sunday: 8.41am – 5.41pm

Thickthorn (PR1):

Towards Thickthorn P&R
Monday – Friday: 6.07am – 11.15pm
Saturday: 7.44am – 11.15pm
Sunday: 8.43am – 11.15pm

Sprowston (11/12):

Towards Sprowston P&R
Monday – Friday: 9.16am – 11.02pm
Saturday: 9.17am – 11.02pm
Sunday: 9.36am – 10.02pm

Harford (PR2/82):

Towards Harford P&R
Monday – Friday: 7.35am – 10.20pm
Saturday: 7.00am – 10.30pm
Sunday: 9.15am – 5.45pm

Postwick (PR3):

Towards Postwick P&R
Monday – Friday: 6.15am – 8.20pm
Saturday: 6.15am – 8.15pm
Sunday: 8.20am – 6.20pm

How much does the Park & Ride cost?

Prices:

Adult Day Ticket: £3
Young Person Day Ticket (5 – 19 years): £2
Concession Day Ticket (with valid card): £2
Children (under 5 years): FREE
Duo Day/ Two Together (two people travelling together all day): £4
Group Day Ticket: (up to 5 people of any age travelling together all day): £6

Where can I find the Park & Ride timetable?

For the First Bus timetables for Airport P&R, Thickthorn P&R and Sprowston P&R, click here.

For the Simonds timetables for Harford P&R and Postwick P&R, click here.