31 Sprowston to Norwich via Hellesdon, Thorpe St Andrew
Operated by First Norfolk & Suffolk. First bus 04:40, last bus 04:40. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 31? 49 other bus routes are numbered 31 elsewhere in the UK — see every 31 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 04:40 |
|---|---|
| Firstbus Garage (opp) | 04:40 |
| Aldi (adj) | 04:52 |
| Medical Centre (adj) | 05:01 |
| Bus Shelter (adj) | 05:06 |
| Runcton Close (opp) | 05:09 |
| Pettus Road (opp) | 05:14 |
| Melrose Road (opp) | 05:16 |
| Cavell Road (adj) | 05:21 |
| St Stephens Street (Stop BF) | 05:26 |
| Castle Meadow (Stop CC) | 05:29 |
| Railway Station (Stop DD) | 05:32 |
| St Andrews Avenue (adj) | 05:36 |
| St. Williams Way (opp) | 05:41 |
| Firstbus Garage (opp) | 05:45 |
| KFC (adj) | 05:50 |
| Old Q8 Garage (opp) | 05:55 |
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.
Tickets on the 31
First Norfolk & Suffolk listed singles and season tickets on this route for adults and young people when it last published its fares.
Ticket types come from First Norfolk & Suffolk's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 5 June 2025 — over a year ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with First Norfolk & Suffolk.
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 First Norfolk & Suffolk 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.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Norwich: 2 journeys, first 04:40
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Norwich: 2 journeys, first 04:40
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 towards Norwich: 2 journeys, first 04:40
Route map
All stops on route 31
31 towards Norwich
All 86 stops
- Firstbus Garage (opp) Sprowston
- Royal Norfolk Cottages (opp) Norwich
- Corbet Avenue (opp) Norwich
- Alford Grove (opp) Norwich
- Fire Station (adj) Norwich
- Mansel Drive (opp) Norwich
- St Faiths Road (opp) Norwich
- Partridge Way (opp) Norwich
- Lilian Close (opp) Norwich
- Eversley Rd (opp) Norwich
- Mercure Hotel (adj) Hellesdon
- Retail Park (opp) Norwich
- The Gatehouse (opp) Norwich
- Whistlefish Court (adj) Norwich
- Cadge Road (adj) Norwich
- Aldi (adj) Norwich
- Jamieson Place (opp) Norwich
- Marshall Close (adj) New Costessey
- Oval Road (opp) New Costessey
- Sunny Grove (adj) New Costessey
- The Crown (adj) New Costessey
- Kabin Road (adj) New Costessey
- Hill Road (adj) New Costessey
- Folgate Lane (opp) Costessey
- Myrtle Avenue (adj) Costessey
- Lime Tree Avenue (adj) Costessey
- The Harte of Costessey (opp) Costessey
- Medical Centre (adj) Costessey
- The Loke (adj) Costessey
- East Hills Road (adj) Costessey
- Roundwell Medical Centre (opp) New Costessey
- Longwater Lane (adj) New Costessey
- Richmond Road (adj) New Costessey
- Yaxley Way (opp) Bowthorpe
- Bus Shelter (adj) Bowthorpe
- Kerville Street (opp) Bowthorpe
- Reydon Close (adj) Bowthorpe
- Runcton Close (opp) West Earlham
- University Entrance (opp) University of East Anglia
- North Park Avenue (adj) Norwich
- Custance Court (opp) Eaton Park
- Pettus Road (opp) Eaton Park
- South Park Avenue (opp 1) Eaton Park
- Middle School (opp) Eaton Park
- Highland Road (adj) Norwich
- Melrose Road (opp) Norwich
- Plantsman Close (adj) Norwich
- Daniels Road (opp) Norwich
- Dentist Surgery (adj) Norwich
- Coke Road (adj) Lakenham
- Cavell Road (adj) Lakenham
- Springbank (N-bound) Norwich
- Stratford Drive (opp) Norwich
- Hospital Lane (adj) Norwich
- Kensington Place (adj) Norwich
- Kings Lane (adj) Norwich
- St Stephens Street (Stop BF) Norwich City Centre
- Castle Meadow (Stop CC) Norwich City Centre
- Prince of Wales Road (Stop DA) Norwich
- Railway Station (Stop DD) Norwich
- Rosary Road (adj) Norwich
- Cotman Road (adj) Norwich
- Cremorne Lane (opp) Norwich
- The Denes (opp) Norwich
- Langley School (adj) Thorpe St Andrew
- School Lane (adj) Thorpe St Andrew
- River Green (opp) Thorpe St Andrew
- Barber Place (adj) Thorpe St Andrew
- School Avenue (adj) Thorpe St Andrew
- St Andrews Avenue (adj) Thorpe St Andrew
- Primrose Crescent (adj) Thorpe St Andrew
- St. Williams Way (opp) Thorpe St Andrew
- Orchard Close (opp) Norwich
- Soul Church (adj) Norwich
- Firstbus Garage (opp) Sprowston
- Royal Norfolk Cottages (opp) Norwich
- Corbet Avenue (opp) Norwich
- Alford Grove (opp) Norwich
- Fire Station (adj) Norwich
- Mansel Drive (opp) Norwich
- St Faiths Road (opp) Norwich
- Partridge Way (opp) Norwich
- KFC (adj) Norwich
- Concorde Road (opp) Norwich
- Anovo (opp) Norwich
- Old Q8 Garage (opp) Norwich
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 31 bus?
The first 31 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:40 (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 04:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 31 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). First Norfolk & Suffolk 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 First Norfolk & Suffolk.
Timetable data from First Norfolk & Suffolk via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.