85 Riverbank ↔ Cathedral

Operated by Compass Travel. First bus 06:55, last bus 15:55. 8 journeys on weekdays.

The 85 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

85 towards Cathedral — Monday to Friday (4 journeys)
Riverbank (W-bound) 06:5507:5511:5515:55
Jarvis Road (N-bound) 07:0008:0012:0016:00
Havenwood Park (adj) 07:0308:0312:0316:03
The Green (W-bound) 07:0808:0812:0816:08
Fontwell Village (W-bound) 07:1208:1212:1216:12
Northfields Lane (opp) 07:1608:1612:1616:16
St Andrew's Close (opp) 07:2108:2112:21·
Sainsbury's (o/s) 07:2908:2912:29·
St Richards Hospital Entrance (opp) 07:3208:3212:3216:24
Cathedral (Stop P) ·08:3812:3816:30
Bishop Luffa School (o/s) 07:42···

Route map

All stops on route 85

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 85 bus?

The first 85 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 85 bus?

The last 85 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 85 bus cost?

The 85 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Compass Travel day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 85 bus?

The 85 is operated by Compass Travel.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.