Bus from Drayton (Norfolk) to Norwich City Centre
5 direct routes · 17–25 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 22:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Norwich City Centre as of 08:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Drayton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~25 min | 30 | Sat 30 · Sun 25 | 06:30 | 22:39 | The Cock (adj) | Castle Meadow (Stop CS) | — |
| X29 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~25 min | 24 | Sat 24 · Sun 5 | 07:16 | 21:24 | The Cock (adj) | Castle Meadow (Stop CS) | — |
| 29 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~25 min | 6 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 08:28 | 15:50 | The Cock (adj) | Castle Meadow (Stop CS) | — |
| 30A | Central Connect | ~21 min | 4 | weekdays only | 10:11 | 13:11 | The Cock (adj) | Castle Meadow (Stop CS) | — |
| 23 | Sanders Coaches | ~17 min | 1 | Wednesdays only | 10:09 | 10:09 | The Cock (adj) | Castle Meadow (Stop CS) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Drayton 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 28 bus, X29 bus, 29 bus, 30A bus or 23 bus timetable.
Fares from Drayton to Norwich City Centre
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Drayton to Norwich City Centre?
5 routes run directly from Drayton to Norwich City Centre: the 28 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the X29 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 29 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 30A (Central Connect), the 23 (Sanders Coaches). The most frequent is the 28, 30 times each weekday — board at The Cock (adj) and get off at Castle Meadow (Stop CS), about 25 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Drayton to Norwich City Centre?
Between 17 minutes on the 23 and 25 on the 28, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Drayton to Norwich City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 22:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Drayton to Norwich City Centre?
Adult singles from Drayton to Norwich City Centre: £2.70 on the 30A (Central Connect); £3.00 on the 23 (Sanders Coaches). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.