981 Gorleston to Carlton Colville via Gunton, Lowestoft
Operated by First Norfolk & Suffolk. First bus 07:57, last bus 15:50. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 981? 3 other bus routes are numbered 981 elsewhere in the UK — see every 981 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:50 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 981
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 981
981 towards Carlton Colville
All 52 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
- Stirrups Lane (opp) Blundeston
- Rackhams Corner (opp) Corton
- Johnson Way (opp) Parkhill
- Howley Gardens (adj) Parkhill
- Foxburrow (opp) Gunton
- Hollingsworth Road (opp) Gunton
- St Peter's Avenue (adj) Gunton
- Denes High School (opp) Gunton
- Station Road (opp) Gunton
- St Margaret's Road (opp) Lowestoft
- Manor Court (o/s) Lowestoft
- Bus Station (Stand 6) Lowestoft
- Railway Station (opp) Lowestoft
- Asda (opp) Lowestoft
- Riverside Business Park (opp) Lowestoft
- Waveney Cresent (adj) Lowestoft
- Notley Road (adj) Whitton
- Edgerton Road (opp) Whitton
- Edgerton Road (opp) Whitton
- Beechwood Gardens (adj) Whitton
- Hawthorn Avenue (opp) Whitton
- Breydon Way (opp) Whitton
- Westland Road (opp) Whitton
- School (opp) Whitton
- Westwood Avenue (opp) Whitton
- Aldwyck Way (adj) Whitton
- Andaman Surgery (opp) Whitton
- Wharfedale (adj) Carlton Colville
- Deepdale (adj) Carlton Colville
- Ashtree Gardens (adj) Carlton Colville
- Poplar Road (adj) Carlton Colville
- Shaw Avenue (adj) Carlton Colville
- Carlton Square (adj) Carlton Colville
- Bell Inn (opp) Carlton Colville
- Gardens (opp) Carlton Colville
- Secrets Corner (opp) Carlton Colville
- Playing Field (adj) Carlton Colville
- Carlton Hall (opp) Carlton Colville
- Transport Museum (adj) Carlton Colville
981 towards Gorleston
All 45 stops
- Transport Museum (opp) Carlton Colville
- Waters Avenue (adj) Carlton Colville
- Playing Field (opp) Carlton Colville
- Secrets Corner (adj) Carlton Colville
- Bell Inn (o/s) Carlton Colville
- Carlton Square (opp) Carlton Colville
- Shaw Avenue (opp) Carlton Colville
- Poplar Road (opp) Carlton Colville
- Ashtree Gardens (opp) Carlton Colville
- Deepdale (opp) Carlton Colville
- Fortress Road (adj) Carlton Colville
- Andaman Surgery (adj) Whitton
- Aldwyck Way (opp) Whitton
- Westwood Avenue (adj) Whitton
- School (o/s) Whitton
- Westland Road (adj) Whitton
- Hawthorn Avenue (adj) Whitton
- Beechwood Gardens (opp) Whitton
- Edgerton Road (o/s 18) Whitton
- Notley Road (opp) Whitton
- Waveney Crescent (opp) Lowestoft
- Riverside Business Park (adj) Lowestoft
- Asda (o/s) 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
- Quinnell Way (adj) Parkhill
- Johnson Way (adj) Parkhill
- Rackmans Corner (adj) Corton
- Stirrups Lane (adj) Blundeston
- 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 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.