856 Cringleford to Hethersett (village) via Little Melton
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 08:02, last bus 15:55. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £2.70 — more.
Wanted a different 856? 8 other bus routes are numbered 856 elsewhere in the UK — see every 856 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:02 |
|---|---|
| Cringleford Heights (opp) | 08:02 |
| Cavell Court (adj) | 08:03 |
| Interchange (Stand C) | 08:10 |
| Mill Road (opp) | 08:20 |
| Academy (adj) | 08:30 |
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 856
Adult single £1.50 to £2.70
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.70 | Lt Melton | |
|---|---|---|
| – | £1.50 | Hethersett |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Cringleford.
Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Central Connect before you travel.
Tickets on the 856
Central Connect publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
Adult Single · Young Person Single
Ticket types come from Central Connect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 7 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Central Connect.
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 Central Connect before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, 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 856
856 towards Hethersett (village)
All 7 stops
- Cringleford Heights (opp) Cringleford
- Cavell Court (adj) Cringleford
- Interchange (Stand C) Cringleford
- Braymeadow Lane (adj) Little Melton
- Mill Road (opp) Little Melton
- Heather Gardens (opp) Hethersett (village)
- Academy (adj) Hethersett (village)
856 towards Cringleford
All 9 stops
- Academy (adj) Hethersett (village)
- Lynch Green (adj) Hethersett (village)
- Bennett Crescent Hethersett (village)
- Mill Road (adj) Little Melton
- School Lane (opp) Little Melton
- Colney Lane (S-bound) Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
- Cringleford Heights (opp) Cringleford
- Cavell Court (adj) Cringleford
- Interchange (Stand B) Cringleford
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 856 bus?
The first 856 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:02 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 856 bus?
The last 856 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 856 bus cost?
Central Connect's published fares on the 856: adult single £1.50 to £2.70. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 856 bus?
The 856 is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Central Connect last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 11 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.