81 Thetford ↔ Wayland Academy
Operated by Coach Services. First bus 07:50, last bus 14:50. 2 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different 81? 37 other bus routes are numbered 81 elsewhere in the UK — see every 81 bus by area.
Tickets on the 81
Coach Services publishes singles, day returns and season tickets on this route for adults and young people.
Ticket types come from Coach Services's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service , last updated 2026-05-12. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs — see published prices for Coach Services.
Timetable
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.
| Bus Interchange (Stand D) | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Churchill Road (adj) | 07:53 |
| Camp (opp) | 08:00 |
| Dog & Partridge (adj) | 08:03 |
| green (opp) | 08:10 |
| Green (adj) | 08:17 |
| Caston Primary School (adj) | 08:18 |
| Church (adj) | 08:23 |
| Tesco (opp) | 08:33 |
| Wayland High School (adj) | 08:35 |
Route map
All stops on route 81
81 towards Wayland Academy
- Bus Interchange (Stand D) Thetford
- Grove Lane (opp) Thetford
- Coronation House (opp) Thetford
- Kilverstone Road (opp) Thetford
- Churchill Road (adj) Thetford
- Camp (opp) East Wretham
- Village Sign (opp) East Wretham
- Dog & Partridge (adj) East Wretham
- green (opp) Great Hockham
- Mere Road (opp) Stow Bedon
- Green (adj) Caston
- Caston Primary School (adj) Caston
- Longmeadow Close (adj) Griston
- Church (adj) Griston
- Thompson Road (opp) Griston
- Tesco (opp) Watton
- Wayland High School (adj) Watton
81 towards Thetford
- Wayland High School (adj) Watton
- Tesco (adj) Watton
- Thompson Road (adj) Griston
- Longmeadow Close (opp) Griston
- Church (opp) Griston
- Caston Primary School (adj) Caston
- Attleborough Road (adj) Caston
- Mere Road (adj) Stow Bedon
- green (adj) Great Hockham
- Dog & Partridge (opp) East Wretham
- Village Sign (adj) East Wretham
- Camp (adj) East Wretham
- Kilverstone Road (adj) Thetford
- Churchill Road (opp) Thetford
- Coronation House (adj) Thetford
- Aldi (adj) Thetford
- Bus Interchange (Stand D) Thetford
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 81 bus?
The first 81 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 81 bus?
The last 81 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 14:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 81 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Coach Services day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 81 bus?
The 81 is operated by Coach Services.
Timetable data from Coach Services via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Coach Services last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 5 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.