Bus from Bowthorpe to Norwich City Centre
4 direct routes · 23–41 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 23:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Norwich City Centre as of 14:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bowthorpe, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~41 min | 32 | Sat 30 · Sun 15 | 05:28 | 23:08 | Bendish Way (opp) | Rampant Horse Street (Stop BH) | — |
| 20 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~41 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 10 | 06:08 | 22:38 | Bendish Way (opp) | Rampant Horse Street (Stop BH) | — |
| 26A | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~39 min | 28 | Sat 27 · Sun 11 | 07:10 | 22:35 | Wendene Shopping Centre (adj) | Red Lion Street (Stop BK) | — |
| 31 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~23 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 05:06 | 05:06 | Kerville Street (opp) | Castle Meadow (Stop CC) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bowthorpe on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 21 bus, 20 bus, 26A bus or 31 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bowthorpe to Norwich City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Bowthorpe to Norwich City Centre: the 21 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 20 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 26A (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 31 (First Norfolk & Suffolk). The most frequent is the 21, 32 times each weekday — board at Bendish Way (opp) and get off at Rampant Horse Street (Stop BH), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bowthorpe to Norwich City Centre?
Between 23 minutes on the 31 and 41 on the 21, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bowthorpe to Norwich City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:06 and the last around 23:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bowthorpe to Norwich City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.