31 Lichfield circular via Netherstowe, Christ Church
Operated by Diamond Bus East Midlands. First bus 09:45, last bus 13:45. 5 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £4.00 — more.
31 buses on this route are also run by Bus Link (not on weekdays) — those journeys are not in this timetable.
Wanted a different 31? 48 other bus routes are numbered 31 elsewhere in the UK — see every 31 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand 4) | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 |
| Vulcan Road (opp) | 09:49 | 10:49 | 11:49 | 12:49 | 13:49 |
| Bloomfield Crescent (adj) | 09:59 | 10:59 | 11:59 | 12:59 | 13:59 |
| Morrisons (opp) | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 |
| Bus Station (Stand 8) | 10:09 | 11:09 | 12:09 | 13:09 | 14:09 |
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 £4.00 · Child single £3.00
The same for any journey on the 31, however far you go.
Midland Classic's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 28 September 2026. Published fares vary by distance; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Diamond Bus East Midlands before you travel.
Tickets on the 31
Diamond Bus East Midlands publishes singles on this route for adults, children and older passengers.
Adult Single · Child Single · Twirly
Ticket types come from Diamond Bus East Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 28 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Diamond Bus East Midlands.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Diamond Bus East Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 31
31 towards Lichfield Bus Station
All 26 stops
- Bus Station (Stand 4) Lichfield City Centre
- 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 8) Lichfield City Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 31 bus?
The first 31 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:45 (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 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 13:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 31 bus cost?
Diamond Bus East Midlands's published fares on the 31: adult single £4.00, child single £3.00. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 31 takes part in the England fare cap. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Diamond Bus East Midlands 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 Diamond Bus East Midlands.
Timetable data from Diamond Bus East Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Diamond Bus East Midlands last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 26 September 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.