6B Castle Hill to Rushmere via Whitton, Ipswich
Operated by Ipswich Buses. First bus 07:50, last bus 15:25. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 6B? 6 other bus routes are numbered 6B elsewhere in the UK — see every 6B bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Shopping Parade (N-Bound) | 07:50 |
| Parnell Road (opp) | 07:56 |
| Lincoln Close (adj) | 08:01 |
| Norbridge Social Club (opp) | 08:09 |
| Cranfield Court (adj) | 08:16 |
| Northgate School (Entrance) | 08:19 |
| Royal George (opp) | 08:21 |
| Crofton Road (opp) | 08:25 |
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.
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 6B
6B towards Rushmere
All 26 stops
- Shopping Parade (N-Bound) Castle Hill
- Spenser Road (opp) Whitton
- Shakespeare Road (o/s 33) Whitton
- Byron Road (o/s 57) Whitton
- Parnell Road (opp) Whitton
- Heathercroft Road (opp) Whitton
- Mitford Close (adj) Whitton
- Chepstow Road (adj) Whitton
- Lincoln Close (adj) Castle Hill
- Pearcroft Road (adj) Castle Hill
- Recreation Ground (adj) Castle Hill
- Elmcroft Road (adj) Castle Hill
- Cedarcroft Road (opp) Castle Hill
- Willowcroft Road (opp) Castle Hill
- Pinecroft Road (opp) Castle Hill
- Ashcroft Road (opp) Castle Hill
- Norbridge Social Club (opp) Westbourne
- Springfield Lane (opp) Westbourne
- Richmond Road (opp) Westbourne
- Westwood Avenue (adj) Westbourne
- Cranfield Court (adj) Ipswich
- Northgate School (Entrance) Rushmere
- Royal George (opp) Rushmere
- Colchester Road (opp 140) Rushmere
- Norbury Road (opp) Rushmere
- Crofton Road (opp) Rushmere
6B towards Castle Hill
All 14 stops
- St Albans School (o/s) Rushmere
- Norbury Road (adj) Rushmere
- Colchester Road (o/s) Rushmere
- 116 (o/s) Rushmere
- Baptist Church (opp) Rushmere
- Cranfield Court (opp) Ipswich
- Valley Road (o/s 150) Ipswich
- Westwood Avenue (opp) Westbourne
- Richmond Road (adj) Westbourne
- Springfield Lane (adj) Westbourne
- Norbridge Social Club (o/s) Westbourne
- Highfield Approach (opp) Castle Hill
- Castle Road (adj) Castle Hill
- BP Garage (opp) Castle Hill
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 6B bus?
The first 6B departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 6B bus?
The last 6B on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 6B bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Ipswich Buses day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 6B bus?
The 6B 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.