31 Lichfield circular via Netherstowe, Christ Church
Operated by Bus Link. First bus 08:00, last bus 16:00. Fares: adult single £2.50 — more.
31 buses on this route are also run by Diamond Bus East Midlands (5 journeys on weekdays) — those journeys are not in this timetable.
Wanted a different 31? 49 other bus routes are numbered 31 elsewhere in the UK — see every 31 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:00 | 09:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand 2) | 08:00 | 09:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| Vulcan Road (opp) | 08:04 | 09:04 | 15:04 | 16:04 |
| Bloomfield Crescent (adj) | 08:14 | 09:14 | 15:14 | 16:14 |
| Morrisons (opp) | 08:17 | 09:17 | 15:17 | 16:17 |
| Bus Station (Stand 2) | 08:24 | 09:24 | 15:24 | 16:24 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 31
Adult single £2.50 · Child single £1.60
The same for any journey on the 31, however far you go.
Bus Link Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 July 2026. Fares change — check with Bus Link before you travel.
Tickets on the 31
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 31
31 towards Lichfield City Centre
All 27 stops
- Bus Station (Stand 2) Lichfield City Centre
- Tesco Store (adj) Lichfield
- St Michael Road (adj) Lichfield
- Samuel Johnson Hospital (adj) Lichfield
- Witley Drive (opp) Trent Valley
- Vulcan Road (opp) Trent Valley
- Hermes Road (opp) Trent Valley
- Brownsfield Road (adj) Netherstowe
- Netherstowe Lane (opp) Netherstowe
- Doctor Johnson PH (adj) Netherstowe
- Purcell Avenue (by) Netherstowe
- Barn Close (opp) Netherstowe
- Field Road (opp) Netherstowe
- St. Marys Road (adj) Netherstowe
- Francis Road (adj) Netherstowe
- Needwood Hill (opp) Stowe
- Bloomfield Crescent (adj) Stowe
- Booth Close (opp) Stowe
- Windmill Lane (opp) Christ Church
- Swallow Croft (adj) Christ Church
- Morrisons (opp) Christ Church
- Anson Avenue (adj) Christ Church
- Beacon Park (opp) Christ Church
- Lower Sandford Street (nr) Lichfield
- Old Library (opp) Lichfield City Centre
- Frog Lane (adj) Lichfield City Centre
- Bus Station (Stand 2) Lichfield City Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 10 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 10 June 2024 Monday to Saturday.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC2065754/1 · Changes in Staffordshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 31 bus?
The first 31 departure leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 31 bus?
The last 31 leaves its first stop at 16:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 31 bus cost?
Bus Link's published fares on the 31: adult single £2.50, child single £1.60. The 31 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £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 31 bus?
The 31 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 PC2065754/1. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.