40 Norwich to Poringland via Lakenham, Framingham Earl
Operated by First Norfolk & Suffolk. Registered as running via Poringland, Bungay. First bus 08:40, last bus 15:55. 16 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 40? 34 other bus routes are numbered 40 elsewhere in the UK — see every 40 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Street (Stop BR) | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 14:55 | 15:55 |
| High School (adj) | 09:07 | 10:07 | 11:07 | 12:07 | 13:07 | 14:07 | 15:07 | 16:07 |
| Church (opp) | 09:12 | 10:12 | 11:12 | 12:12 | 13:12 | 14:12 | 15:12 | 16:12 |
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 40
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 Poringland: 8 journeys, first 08:55 towards Norwich: 9 journeys, first 08:40
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Poringland: 8 journeys, first 08:55 towards Norwich: 9 journeys, first 08:40
Route map
All stops on route 40
40 towards Poringland
All 18 stops
- St Stephens Street (Stop BR) Norwich City Centre
- Kings Lane (opp) Norwich
- Kensington Place (opp) Norwich
- Cricket Ground Road (adj) Norwich
- Stratford Drive (adj) Norwich
- Springbank (S-bound) Norwich
- Cavell Road (opp) Lakenham
- Arminghall Lane (opp) Arminghall
- The Ramblers (opp) Framingham Earl
- Caistor Lane (opp) Framingham Earl
- High School (adj) Framingham Earl
- Highgrove Court (opp) Framingham Earl
- Greenacres Drive (opp) Framingham Earl
- Gulf Garage (opp) Poringland
- Oak Avenue (adj) Poringland
- Springfields (adj) Poringland
- Saxonfields (opp) Poringland
- Church (opp) Poringland
40 towards Norwich
All 25 stops
- Church (opp) Poringland
- Cemetery (opp) Poringland
- Upgate (adj) Poringland
- Fallowfield (adj) Poringland
- No.1 (outside) Poringland
- St Mary's Road (opp) Poringland
- Fitzgerald Road (opp) Poringland
- Rectory Lane (adj) Poringland
- Church (adj) Poringland
- Springfields (opp) Poringland
- Oak Avenue (opp) Poringland
- Gulf Garage (adj) Poringland
- Greenacres Drive (adj) Poringland
- Highgrove Court (adj) Framingham Earl
- High School (opp) Framingham Earl
- Caistor Lane (adj) Framingham Earl
- The Ramblers (adj) Framingham Earl
- Arminghall Lane (adj) Arminghall
- Cavell Road (adj) Lakenham
- Springbank (N-bound) Norwich
- Stratford Drive (opp) Norwich
- Hospital Lane (adj) Norwich
- Kensington Place (adj) Norwich
- Sentinel House (adj) Norwich
- St Stephens Street (Stop BR) Norwich City Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 1 November 2026 St Stephens Street, Norwich → Halesworth / Bungay, St Johns Road layby
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 May 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 November 2025 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 5 January 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000323/411 · Changes in Norfolk County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 40 bus?
The first 40 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 40 bus?
The last 40 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 40 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 40 bus?
The 40 is operated by First Norfolk & Suffolk.
Is the 40 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the 40 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 1 November 2026. See the registration record for details.
Timetable data from First Norfolk & Suffolk via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000323/411. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.