✈️ Buses to Norwich Airport
3 bus and coach routes serve Norwich Airport, the busiest being the PR1, about 33 minutes to Thickthorn P&R. None run through the night.
First and last times are departures from Norwich Airport itself, on weekdays. Buses towards the airport run earlier and later than this at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your own stop.
Every route serving Norwich Airport
- 35 The Nest → Carrow Park ~23 min Central Connect
- PR1 Airport P&R → Thickthorn P&R ~33 min from airport 06:30–19:48 First Norfolk & Suffolk
- 38A Passenger Terminal → Mulbarton,Cuckoofield Lane ~53 min from airport 07:06–18:18 First Norfolk & Suffolk
Journey times are the typical end-to-end run between the airport and the far end of the route, taken as the median across every journey in the published timetable — not a promise for your particular trip. Allow more at peak times.
Direct buses to Norwich Airport from
Places on a route that reaches the airport without changing. The bus may take a long way round from the far end — check the route for your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first bus to Norwich Airport?
The earliest weekday departure from Norwich Airport itself is 06:30, on the PR1. Buses towards the airport start earlier than that at stops along the way, so check the timetable for your own stop rather than relying on this time.
Is there a night bus to Norwich Airport?
No. Every route serving Norwich Airport stops before 01:00 and does not start again until the morning. For a very early flight you will need a taxi or to travel the night before.
How long does the bus take to Norwich Airport?
It depends on the route. The busiest is the PR1, which takes about 33 minutes between the airport and Thickthorn P&R. Times on this page are the median end-to-end journey from the published timetable, so allow extra at peak times.
How much is the bus to Norwich Airport?
Local bus fares in England are capped at £3 for a single until 31 December 2026. Dedicated airport coach services are not part of the cap and are priced by the operator — usually cheaper if you book ahead.
Other airports
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all UK airports by bus , or every stop and route at Norwich Airport.