Bus from Kirkley to Beccles
7 direct routes · 21–31 min · first bus 05:46, last bus 21:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Beccles as of 07:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X21 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~27 min | 16 | Sat 15 · Sun 10 | 05:46 | 21:38 | Kensington Road (adj) | Kempton Cross (adj) | Barnby & North Cove |
| X22 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~27 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 06:34 | 18:38 | Enstone Road (opp) | Kempton Cross (adj) | Barnby |
| X2 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~25 min | 10 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 06:52 | 16:19 | Kensington Road (adj) | Kempton Cross (adj) | Barnby |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 980, SJL3, BECHS, BH2
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 980 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:27 | 16:27 | Kensington Road (adj) | Kempton Cross (adj) | Barnby & North Cove |
| SJL3 | Borderbus | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 07:46 | Kensington Road (adj) | Kempton Cross (adj) | Barnby |
| BECHS | Borderbus | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:02 | 08:02 | Annison Close (opp) | Banham Road (adj) | Barnby & Ellough |
| BH2 | Borderbus | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Enstone Road (opp) | Kempton Cross (adj) | Barnby & North Cove |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kirkley 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 X21 bus, X22 bus, X2 bus or 980 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kirkley to Beccles?
7 routes run directly from Kirkley to Beccles: the X21 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the X22 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the X2 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 980 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the SJL3 (Borderbus), the BECHS (Borderbus), the BH2 (Borderbus). The most frequent is the X21, 16 times each weekday — board at Kensington Road (adj) and get off at Kempton Cross (adj), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkley to Beccles?
Between 21 minutes on the BH2 and 31 on the SJL3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Barnby, North Cove on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkley to Beccles?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:46 and the last around 21:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkley to Beccles?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.