12E Burton upon Trent to Lichfield via Branston, Barton Under Needwood
Operated by Bus Link. Registered as running via Fradley, Barton Under Needwood. First bus 04:50, last bus 22:20. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £3.00 — more.
12E buses on this route are also run by Diamond Bus East Midlands (3 journeys on weekdays) and South Staffs Coach Hire (not on weekdays) — theirs are not in this timetable.
Wanted a different 12E? 3 other bus routes are numbered 12E elsewhere in the UK — see every 12E bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 04:50 | 06:10 | 19:15 | 20:50 | 22:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Street (Stand 7) | 04:50 | · | 19:15 | 20:50 | · |
| Centrum East Retail Park (opp) | 04:58 | · | 19:23 | 20:58 | · |
| Captains Lane (opp) | 05:09 | · | 19:34 | 21:09 | · |
| Statfold Lane (opp) | 05:19 | · | 19:44 | 21:19 | · |
| Halifax Avenue (opp) | 05:22 | 06:10 | 19:47 | 21:22 | 22:10 |
| Meadow Croft (opp) | 05:26 | 06:14 | 19:51 | 21:26 | 22:14 |
| Bus Station (Stand 1) | 05:29 | 06:17 | 19:54 | 21:29 | 22:17 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 12E
Adult single £2.50 to £3.00 · Child single £2.50 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £3.00 | Centrum East Retail Park | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £3.00 | Barton Lodge | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Captains Lane/Causer Rd | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Fradley Statfold Lane | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Fradley Park Halifax Ave | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Trent Valley Witley Driv | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.50 | Lichfield Bus Station |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Burton upon Trent New St.
Bus Link Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 July 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Bus Link before you travel.
Tickets on the 12E
Bus Link publishes singles and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Adult Single · Child Single
Ticket types come from Bus Link's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 31 July 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Bus Link.
Route map
All stops on route 12E
12E towards Lichfield
All 37 stops
- New Street (Stand 7) Burton upon Trent
- Bond Street (adj) Burton upon Trent
- Watson Street (adj) Burton upon Trent
- Trent Street (adj) Burton upon Trent
- All Saints Church (adj) Burton upon Trent
- Anglesey Road (opp) Burton upon Trent
- Lonsdale Road (opp) Beans Covert
- Oyster Close (adj) Regents Park
- Branston Depot (opp) Branston
- Paget High School (adj) Branston
- Regents Park Road (opp) Branston
- St Saviour's Church (adj) Branston
- Centrum East Retail Park (adj) Beans Covert
- Centrum East Retail Park (opp) Beans Covert
- Barton Turn (opp) Barton Under Needwood
- Barton Marina (adj) Barton Under Needwood
- Thomas Russell School (opp) Barton Under Needwood
- Barton Lodge (opp) Barton Under Needwood
- Short Lane (opp) Barton Under Needwood
- Arden Road (opp) Barton Under Needwood
- Captains Lane (opp) Barton Under Needwood
- Alrewas bypass (adj) Alrewas
- House no. 18 (adj) Fradley
- Statfold Lane (opp) Fradley
- Wyndham Close (adj) Fradley
- William Avenue (adj) Fradley
- Turnbull Road (nr) Fradley
- Halifax Avenue (opp) Fradley Park
- Dove Close (opp) Fradley Park
- Wellington Crescent (opp) Fradley Park
- Meadow Croft (opp) Streethay
- Trent Valley Cottages (adj) Streethay
- Lichfield Trent Valley Rail Station (adj) Trent Valley
- Witley Drive (adj) Trent Valley
- Samuel Johnson Hospital (opp) Lichfield
- St Michael Road (opp) Lichfield
- Bus Station (Stand 1) Lichfield City Centre
12E towards Burton upon Trent
All 35 stops
- Bus Station (Stand 1) Lichfield City Centre
- St Michael Road (adj) Lichfield
- Samuel Johnson Hospital (adj) Lichfield
- Witley Drive (opp) Trent Valley
- Wellington Crescent (adj) Fradley Park
- Dove Close (adj) Fradley Park
- Blenheim Way (opp) Fradley Park
- Halifax Avenue (adj) Fradley Park
- Turnbull Road (adj) Fradley
- William Avenue (opp) Fradley
- Wyndham Close (opp) Fradley
- Statfold Lane (adj) Fradley
- Church Lane (adj) Fradley
- The Moor (adj) Fradley
- Wellfield Road (nr) Alrewas
- Main Street (adj) Alrewas
- Causer Road (opp) Barton Under Needwood
- Arden Road (adj) Barton Under Needwood
- Short Lane (adj) Barton Under Needwood
- Barton Lodge (adj) Barton Under Needwood
- Thomas Russell School (adj) Barton Under Needwood
- Barton Marina (opp) Barton Under Needwood
- Centrum East Retail Park (adj) Beans Covert
- Centrum East Retail Park (opp) Beans Covert
- St Saviour's Church (opp) Branston
- Regents Park Road (adj) Branston
- Branston Depot (adj) Branston
- Oyster Close (opp) Regents Park
- Lonsdale Road (adj) Beans Covert
- Anglesey Road (adj) Burton upon Trent
- Leicester Street (opp) Burton upon Trent
- All Saints Church (opp) Burton upon Trent
- Trent Street (opp) Burton upon Trent
- Watson Street (opp) Burton upon Trent
- New Street (Stand 7) Burton upon Trent
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 9 April 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- New service effective 5 January 2026 Monday to Saturday
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Staffordshire County Council.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC2065754/12 · Changes in Staffordshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 12E bus?
The first 12E departure on weekdays leaves at 04:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 12E bus?
The last 12E on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 12E bus cost?
Bus Link's published fares on the 12E: adult single £2.50 to £3.00, child single £2.50 to £3.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Bus Link day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 12E bus?
The 12E is operated by Bus Link.
Timetable data from Bus Link via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Bus Link last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 18 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC2065754/12. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.