🚌 Bus from Norwich City Centre to Bowthorpe
4 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 05:25, last bus 19:30 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~37 min | 84 | 05:25 | 19:30 | Castle Meadow (Stop CS) |
| 26A | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~23 min | 62 | 08:15 | 22:58 | Red Lion Street (Stop BM) |
| 20 | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~37 min | 34 | 06:15 | 19:00 | Castle Meadow (Stop CS) |
| 21A | First Norfolk & Suffolk | ~37 min | 7 | 10:05 | 16:10 | Castle Meadow (Stop CS) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Norwich City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Norwich City Centre to Bowthorpe?
4 routes run directly from Norwich City Centre to Bowthorpe: the 21 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 26A (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 20 (First Norfolk & Suffolk), the 21A (First Norfolk & Suffolk).
How long does the bus take from Norwich City Centre to Bowthorpe?
Around 37 minutes on the 21, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Norwich City Centre to Bowthorpe?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 21) leaves around 05:25 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Norwich City Centre to Bowthorpe?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.