972 Martlesham to Woodbridge via Rushmere St Andrew, Kesgrave
Operated by First Norfolk & Suffolk. First bus 08:07, last bus 15:40. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 972? 4 other bus routes are numbered 972 elsewhere in the UK — see every 972 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:07 |
|---|---|
| Crown Point (opp) | 08:07 |
| Beacon Hill Crossroads (opp) | 08:10 |
| Sandy Lane (o/s) | 08:12 |
| Grundisburgh Road (opp) | 08:19 |
| Brook Lane (opp) | 08:23 |
| The Falcon (opp) | 08:28 |
| High School (o/s) | 08:35 |
| St Michaels Church (opp) | 08:38 |
| Martlesham Park and Ride (at) | 08:40 |
| Farlingaye School (o/s) | 08:51 |
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.
Tickets on the 972
First Norfolk & Suffolk listed singles and season tickets on this route for adults and young people when it last published its fares.
Ticket types come from First Norfolk & Suffolk's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 5 June 2025 — over a year ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with First Norfolk & Suffolk.
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 First Norfolk & Suffolk 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 972
972 towards Woodbridge
All 18 stops
- Crown Point (opp) Martlesham
- Beacon Hill Crossroads (opp) Little Bealings
- Sandy Lane (o/s) Little Bealings
- Post Office (opp) Great Bealings
- Grundisburgh Road (opp) Great Bealings
- Brook Lane (opp) Playford
- The Falcon (opp) Rushmere St Andrew
- Elm Road (opp) Kesgrave
- Fisheries (opp) Kesgrave
- Edmonton Road (opp) Kesgrave
- Bell Lane (opp) Kesgrave
- High School (o/s) Kesgrave
- St Michaels Church (opp) Kesgrave
- Bracken Avenue (opp) Kesgrave
- Dobbs Lane (opp) Kesgrave
- Police Headquarters (opp) Martlesham
- Martlesham Park and Ride (at) Martlesham
- Farlingaye School (o/s) Woodbridge
972 towards Martlesham
All 16 stops
- High School (o/s) Kesgrave
- St Michaels Church (opp) Kesgrave
- Bracken Avenue (opp) Kesgrave
- Dobbs Lane (opp) Kesgrave
- Police Headquarters (opp) Martlesham
- Black Tiles (nr) Martlesham
- Crown Point (opp) Martlesham
- Beacon Hill Crossroads (opp) Little Bealings
- Sandy Lane (o/s) Little Bealings
- Post Office (opp) Great Bealings
- Grundisburgh Road (opp) Great Bealings
- Brook Lane (opp) Playford
- The Falcon (opp) Rushmere St Andrew
- Sports Club (adj) Rushmere St Andrew
- The Chestnuts (adj) Rushmere St Andrew
- The Willows (adj) Rushmere St Andrew
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 972 bus?
The first 972 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:07 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 972 bus?
The last 972 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 972 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). First Norfolk & Suffolk day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 972 bus?
The 972 is operated by First Norfolk & Suffolk.
Timetable data from First Norfolk & Suffolk via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.