981 Gorleston,East Norfolk 6th Form College ↔ Carlton Colville,Transport Museum

Operated by First Norfolk & Suffolk. First bus 07:57, last bus 15:50. 2 journeys on weekdays.

Wanted a different 981? 3 other bus routes are numbered 981 elsewhere in the UK — see every 981 bus by area.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with First Norfolk & Suffolk whether this route takes part. Details →
📅 Tomorrow is Summer bank holiday — many operators run a Sunday or special timetable on bank holidays. Check before travelling.

Timetable

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towards Carlton Colville,Transport Museum · Monday to Friday towards Gorleston,East Norfolk 6th Form College · Monday to Friday
981 towards Carlton Colville,Transport Museum — Monday to Friday (1 journey)
East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) 15:50
Howley Gardens (adj) 16:05
Bus Station (Stand 6) 16:20
Hawthorn Avenue (opp) 16:29
Aldwyck Way (adj) 16:32
Wharfedale (adj) 16:35
Transport Museum (adj) 16:42

Route map

All stops on route 981

981 towards Carlton Colville,Transport Museum

  1. East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) Gorleston
  2. The Vetinary Hospital (adj) Gorleston
  3. Worcester Way (adj) Gorleston
  4. St Hildas Crescent (adj) Gorleston
  5. Hertford Way (opp) Gorleston
  6. Gonville Road (opp) Gorleston
  7. Girton Road (opp) Gorleston
  8. Falstoff Avenue (adj) Gorleston
  9. St Peters Avenue (adj) Gorleston
  10. Wadham Road (adj) Gorleston
  11. Gresham Close (adj) Gorleston
  12. James Paget Hospital (opp) Gorleston
  13. Masons Farm (adj) Gorleston
  14. Stirrups Lane (opp) Blundeston
  15. Rackhams Corner (opp) Corton
  16. Howley Gardens (adj) Parkhill
  17. Johnson Way (opp) Parkhill
  18. Foxburrow (opp) Gunton
  19. Hollingsworth Road (opp) Gunton
  20. St Peter's Avenue (adj) Gunton
  21. Denes High School (opp) Gunton
  22. Station Road (opp) Gunton
  23. St Margaret's Road (opp) Lowestoft
  24. Manor Court (o/s) Lowestoft
  25. Bus Station (Stand 6) Lowestoft
  26. Railway Station (opp) Lowestoft
  27. Asda (opp) Lowestoft
  28. Riverside Business Park (opp) Lowestoft
  29. Waveney Cresent (adj) Lowestoft
  30. Notley Road (adj) Whitton
  31. Edgerton Road (opp) Whitton
  32. Beechwood Gardens (adj) Whitton
  33. Edgerton Road (opp) Whitton
  34. Breydon Way (opp) Whitton
  35. Hawthorn Avenue (opp) Whitton
  36. Westland Road (opp) Whitton
  37. Westwood Avenue (opp) Whitton
  38. School (opp) Whitton
  39. Aldwyck Way (adj) Whitton
  40. Andaman Surgery (opp) Whitton
  41. Wharfedale (adj) Carlton Colville
  42. Deepdale (adj) Carlton Colville
  43. Shaw Avenue (adj) Carlton Colville
  44. Poplar Road (adj) Carlton Colville
  45. Ashtree Gardens (adj) Carlton Colville
  46. Carlton Square (adj) Carlton Colville
  47. Secrets Corner (opp) Carlton Colville
  48. Bell Inn (opp) Carlton Colville
  49. Gardens (opp) Carlton Colville
  50. Playing Field (adj) Carlton Colville
  51. Carlton Hall (opp) Carlton Colville
  52. Transport Museum (adj) Carlton Colville

981 towards Gorleston,East Norfolk 6th Form College

  1. Transport Museum (opp) Carlton Colville
  2. Waters Avenue (adj) Carlton Colville
  3. Playing Field (opp) Carlton Colville
  4. Secrets Corner (adj) Carlton Colville
  5. Bell Inn (o/s) Carlton Colville
  6. Carlton Square (opp) Carlton Colville
  7. Shaw Avenue (opp) Carlton Colville
  8. Poplar Road (opp) Carlton Colville
  9. Ashtree Gardens (opp) Carlton Colville
  10. Deepdale (opp) Carlton Colville
  11. Fortress Road (adj) Carlton Colville
  12. Andaman Surgery (adj) Whitton
  13. Aldwyck Way (opp) Whitton
  14. School (o/s) Whitton
  15. Westwood Avenue (adj) Whitton
  16. Westland Road (adj) Whitton
  17. Hawthorn Avenue (adj) Whitton
  18. Beechwood Gardens (opp) Whitton
  19. Edgerton Road (o/s 18) Whitton
  20. Notley Road (opp) Whitton
  21. Waveney Crescent (opp) Lowestoft
  22. Riverside Business Park (adj) Lowestoft
  23. Asda (o/s) Lowestoft
  24. Asda (nr) Lowestoft
  25. Railway Station (adj) Lowestoft
  26. Bus Station (Stand 6) Lowestoft
  27. Old Nelson Street (adj) Lowestoft
  28. Belle Vue Park (opp) Gunton
  29. Denes High School (o/s) Gunton
  30. St Peter's Avenue (opp) Gunton
  31. Hollingsworth Road (adj) Gunton
  32. Foxburrow (adj) Gunton
  33. Quinnell Way (adj) Parkhill
  34. Johnson Way (adj) Parkhill
  35. Stirrups Lane (adj) Blundeston
  36. Rackmans Corner (adj) Corton
  37. Sidegate Road (adj) Gorleston
  38. James Paget Hospital (adj) Gorleston
  39. Poplar Avenue (opp) Gorleston
  40. Pound Lane (adj) Gorleston
  41. Lowestoft Road (o/s 228) Gorleston
  42. St Catherines Way (adj) Gorleston
  43. Suffield Road (opp) Gorleston
  44. Church Lane (adj) Gorleston
  45. East Norfolk Sixth Form Centre (adj) Gorleston

Towns & areas on this route

LowestoftGorlestonGuntonCarlton ColvilleWhittonBlundestonCortonParkhill

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 981 bus?

The first 981 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:57 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 981 bus?

The last 981 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 981 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 981 bus?

The 981 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.