857 Bus Station ↔ Academy
Operated by Central Connect. First bus 08:00, last bus 15:55. 3 journeys on weekdays.
Wanted a different 857? 2 other bus routes are numbered 857 elsewhere in the UK — see every 857 bus by area.
Tickets on the 857
Central Connect publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
Ticket types come from Central Connect's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service , last updated 2026-09-01. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs — see published prices for Central Connect.
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 Station (Stand B) | 08:00 |
|---|---|
| Albemarle Road (opp) | 08:03 |
| The Cellarhouse (adj) | 08:11 |
| Churchfields (opp) | 08:25 |
| Academy (adj) | 08:30 |
Route map
All stops on route 857
857 towards Academy
- Bus Station (Stand B) Norwich City Centre
- St Stephens Square (opp) Norwich
- Brunswick Road (opp) Norwich
- Eagle Walk (opp) Norwich
- Albemarle Road (opp) Norwich
- Lime Tree Road (adj) Norwich
- Leopold Road (opp) Norwich
- Branksome Road (adj) Norwich
- Judges Walk (opp) Norwich
- Elveden Close (adj) Norwich
- The Cellarhouse (adj) Eaton
- Church of St Peter (adj) Cringleford
- Green (adj) Cringleford
- Cottages (opp) Thickthorn
- Colney Lane (opp) Hethersett (village)
- Churchfields (opp) Hethersett (village)
- Academy (adj) Hethersett (village)
857 towards Bus Station
- Academy (adj) Hethersett (village)
- Queens Road (adj) Hethersett (village)
- Churchfields (adj) Hethersett (village)
- Interchange (Stand B) Cringleford
- Church of St Peter (opp) Cringleford
- Slip Road (adj) Eaton
- Elveden Close (opp) Norwich
- Judges Walk (adj) Norwich
- Branksome Road (opp) Norwich
- Lime Tree Road (opp) Norwich
- Leopold Road (adj) Norwich
- Albemarle Road (adj) Norwich
- Town Close Road (opp) Norwich
- Brunswick Road (adj) Norwich
- Eagle Walk (adj) Norwich
- St Stephens Square (adj) Norwich
- Bus Station (Stand B) Norwich City Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 857 bus?
The first 857 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 857 bus?
The last 857 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 857 bus cost?
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 857 bus?
The 857 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 30 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.