603 Shotley Gate to Holbrook via Chelmondiston, Woolverstone
Operated by Ipswich Buses. First bus 07:55, last bus 15:30. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.20 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 603? 11 other bus routes are numbered 603 elsewhere in the UK — see every 603 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:55 |
|---|---|
| Bristol Arms (opp) | 07:55 |
| The Rose (adj) | 08:00 |
| Red Lion (adj) | 08:08 |
| Marina Road (opp) | 08:11 |
| Academy (at) | 08:17 |
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 603
Adult single £2.20 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.20 | Chelmondiston | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £2.20 | Woolverstone | |
| – | £3.00 | £2.20 | Holbrook |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Shotley Gate.
Ipswich Buses' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 8 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Ipswich Buses before you travel.
Tickets on the 603
Ipswich Buses publishes singles on this route for adults and children.
Single · U20 Single
Ticket types come from Ipswich Buses' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 9 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Ipswich Buses.
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 Ipswich Buses before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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 603
603 towards Holbrook
All 18 stops
- Bristol Arms (opp) Shotley Gate
- Caledonia Road (opp) Shotley Gate
- Kitchener Way (adj) Shotley Gate
- Great Harlings (adj) Shotley Gate
- School (o/s) Shotley
- The Rose (adj) Shotley
- Kingsland (adj) Shotley
- Erwarton Turn (adj) Shotley
- The Boot (adj) Shotley
- Wades Lane (opp) Shotley
- Hill Farm Lane (opp) Chelmondiston
- Forresters Arms (opp) Chelmondiston
- Red Lion (adj) Chelmondiston
- Woodlands (opp) Chelmondiston
- Hall Gates (opp) Woolverstone
- Marina Road (opp) Woolverstone
- Shelter (opp) Holbrook
- Academy (at) Holbrook
603 towards Shotley Gate
All 18 stops
- Academy (at) Holbrook
- Shelter (o/s) Holbrook
- Marina Road (adj) Woolverstone
- Hall Gates (o/s) Woolverstone
- Woodlands (adj) Chelmondiston
- Red Lion (opp) Chelmondiston
- Forresters Arms (adj) Chelmondiston
- Hill Farm Lane (adj) Chelmondiston
- Wades Lane (adj) Shotley
- The Boot (opp) Shotley
- Erwarton Turn (opp) Shotley
- Kingsland (opp) Shotley
- The Rose (opp) Shotley
- School (opp) Shotley
- Great Harlings (opp) Shotley Gate
- Kitchener Way (opp) Shotley Gate
- Caledonia Road (adj) Shotley Gate
- Bristol Arms (opp) Shotley Gate
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 603 bus?
The first 603 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 603 bus?
The last 603 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 603 bus cost?
Ipswich Buses' published fares on the 603: adult single £2.20 to £3.00. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Ipswich Buses sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 603 bus?
The 603 is operated by Ipswich Buses.
Timetable data from Ipswich Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Ipswich Buses last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 5 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.