980 Gorleston to Beccles via Gunton, Lowestoft
Operated by First Norfolk & Suffolk. First bus 07:52, last bus 15:50. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 980? 3 other bus routes are numbered 980 elsewhere in the UK — see every 980 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:50 |
|---|---|
| East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) | 15:50 |
| Station Road (adj) | 16:00 |
| Bus Station (Stand 6) | 16:20 |
| London Road Co-Op (adj) | 16:30 |
| Co-Op (adj) | 16:35 |
| Marsh Lane (opp) | 16:40 |
| Spinney Close (opp) | 16:44 |
| Ellough Road (adj) | 16:50 |
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.
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 980
980 towards Beccles
All 56 stops
- East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) Gorleston
- The Vetinary Hospital (adj) Gorleston
- St Hildas Crescent (adj) Gorleston
- Worcester Way (adj) Gorleston
- Hertford Way (opp) Gorleston
- Gonville Road (opp) Gorleston
- Girton Road (opp) Gorleston
- Falstoff Avenue (adj) Gorleston
- St Peters Avenue (adj) Gorleston
- Wadham Road (adj) Gorleston
- Gresham Close (adj) Gorleston
- James Paget Hospital (opp) Gorleston
- Masons Farm (adj) Gorleston
- Station Road (adj) Hopton-on-Sea
- Stirrups Lane (opp) Blundeston
- Rackhams Corner (opp) Corton
- Blundeston Road (opp) Pleasurewood Hills
- Gunton Hall (adj) Pleasurewood Hills
- Foxburrow (opp) Gunton
- Hollingsworth Road (opp) Gunton
- St Peter's Avenue (adj) Gunton
- Denes High School (opp) Gunton
- Station Road (opp) Gunton
- Belle Vue Park (adj) Gunton
- St Margaret's Road (opp) Lowestoft
- Manor Court (o/s) Lowestoft
- Police Station (adj) Lowestoft
- Bus Station (Stand 6) Lowestoft
- Railway Station (opp) Lowestoft
- East Point Pavilion (nr) Lowestoft
- Waterloo Road (adj) Lowestoft
- Claremont Pier (o/s) Lowestoft
- Cliff Road (opp) Kirkley
- Rectory Road (S-bound) Kirkley
- Kensington Road (adj) Kirkley
- Kendal Road (adj) Kirkley
- The Avenue (opp) Kirkley
- London Road Co-Op (adj) Pakefield
- Ship Road (adj) Pakefield
- Lansdowne Road (adj) Pakefield
- Elm Tree Roundabout (N-bound) Carlton Colville
- Damask Close (opp) Carlton Colville
- Co-Op (adj) Carlton Colville
- Uplands Community Centre (opp) Carlton Colville
- Daffodil Walk (opp) Carlton Colville
- Hollow Grove Way (adj) Carlton Colville
- Marsh Lane (opp) Carlton Colville
- West Cottage (opp) Barnby
- Nursery (opp) Barnby
- Welbeck Close (opp) Barnby
- Spinney Close (opp) North Cove
- Service Station (opp) Worlingham
- Garden Lane (adj) Worlingham
- Kempton Cross (adj) Worlingham
- Park Drive (opp) Beccles
- Ellough Road (adj) Beccles
980 towards Gorleston
All 48 stops
- Ellough Road (opp) Beccles
- Park Drive (adj) Beccles
- Kempton Cross (opp) Worlingham
- Garden Lane (opp) Worlingham
- Service Station (nr) Worlingham
- Spinney Close (adj) North Cove
- Welbeck Close (adj) Barnby
- Nursery (o/s) Barnby
- West Cottage (adj) Barnby
- Marsh Lane (adj) Carlton Colville
- Hollow Grove Way (opp) Carlton Colville
- Daffodil Walk (adj) Carlton Colville
- Uplands Community Centre (adj) Carlton Colville
- Co-Op (opp) Carlton Colville
- Damask Close (adj) Carlton Colville
- Elm Tree Roundabout (S-bound) Carlton Colville
- Lansdowne Road (opp) Pakefield
- Ship Road (opp) Pakefield
- Tramway Hotel (opp) Pakefield
- The Avenue (adj) Kirkley
- Kendal Road (opp) Kirkley
- Kensington Road (opp) Kirkley
- Rectory Road (N-bound) Kirkley
- Lorne Park Road (adj) Kirkley
- Union Place (adj) Lowestoft
- Freemantle Road (adj) Lowestoft
- St John's Road (opp) Lowestoft
- Asda (nr) Lowestoft
- Railway Station (adj) Lowestoft
- Bus Station (Stand 6) Lowestoft
- Old Nelson Street (adj) Lowestoft
- Belle Vue Park (opp) Gunton
- Denes High School (o/s) Gunton
- St Peter's Avenue (opp) Gunton
- Hollingsworth Road (adj) Gunton
- Foxburrow (adj) Gunton
- Rackmans Corner (adj) Corton
- Stirrups Lane (adj) Blundeston
- Station Road (adj) Hopton-on-Sea
- Sidegate Road (adj) Gorleston
- James Paget Hospital (adj) Gorleston
- Lowestoft Road (o/s 228) Gorleston
- Pound Lane (adj) Gorleston
- Poplar Avenue (opp) Gorleston
- St Catherines Way (adj) Gorleston
- Suffield Road (opp) Gorleston
- Church Lane (adj) Gorleston
- East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) Gorleston
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 980 bus?
The first 980 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:52 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 980 bus?
The last 980 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 980 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 980 bus?
The 980 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.