985 Barking to Stowmarket via Combs, Combs Ford
Operated by First Norfolk & Suffolk. First bus 07:50, last bus 15:20. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 985? 2 other bus routes are numbered 985 elsewhere in the UK — see every 985 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Church (opp) | 07:50 |
| Fox (opp) | 07:52 |
| The Lodge (adj) | 08:00 |
| Bricett Hall (o/s) | 08:02 |
| Bus Shelter (o/s) | 08:06 |
| Phone Box (adj) | 08:10 |
| Bakers Corner (opp) | 08:12 |
| Post Box (opp) | 08:14 |
| Community Centre (adj) | 08:18 |
| Punchbowl (opp) | 08:23 |
| Moat Farm (adj) | 08:24 |
| Queens Close (adj) | 08:27 |
| Park Road (adj) | 08:29 |
| High School (o/s) | 08:45 |
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 985
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 985
985 towards Stowmarket
All 30 stops
- Church (opp) Barking
- Fox (opp) Barking Tye
- The Tye (opp) Barking Tye
- The Lodge (adj) Great Bricett
- Bricett Hall (o/s) Great Bricett
- Wixfield Park (opp) Great Bricett
- Chestnut Avenue (adj) Wattisham Airfield
- Bus Shelter (o/s) Wattisham Airfield
- Phone Box (adj) Ringshall
- Bakers Corner (opp) Ringshall
- Post Box (opp) Ringshall
- Community Centre (adj) Battisford
- Community Centre (opp) Battisford
- Punchbowl (opp) Battisford Tye
- Moat Farm (adj) Little Finborough
- Combs Green (adj) Combs
- Queens Close (adj) Combs
- Shelter (o/s) Combs
- Model Farm (adj) Combs
- Park Road (adj) Combs
- Church Road (opp) Combs Ford
- Hunt Close (opp) Combs Ford
- Webb Road (opp) Combs Ford
- The Crescent (opp) Combs Ford
- Lime Tree Place (opp) Stowmarket
- Cinema (adj) Stowmarket
- Argos Store (o/s) Stowmarket
- Recreation Ground (opp) Stowmarket
- Windermere Road (opp) Stowmarket
- High School (o/s) Stowmarket
985 towards Barking
All 31 stops
- High School (o/s) Stowmarket
- St Peters Road (adj) Stowmarket
- Windermere Road (adj) Stowmarket
- Recreation Ground (adj) Stowmarket
- Dukes Head (opp) Stowmarket
- Lime Tree Place (adj) Stowmarket
- The Ford (o/s) Combs Ford
- Cracknells (o/s) Combs Ford
- The Crescent (adj) Combs Ford
- Webb Road (adj) Combs Ford
- Hunt Close (adj) Combs Ford
- Church Road (adj) Combs Ford
- Park Road (opp) Combs
- Model Farm (opp) Combs
- Shelter (opp) Combs
- Queens Close (opp) Combs
- Combs Green (opp) Combs
- Moat Farm (opp) Little Finborough
- Punchbowl (o/s) Battisford Tye
- Community Centre (adj) Battisford
- Community Centre (opp) Battisford
- Post Box (nr) Ringshall
- Bakers Corner (adj) Ringshall
- Phone Box (opp) Ringshall
- Bus Shelter (opp) Wattisham Airfield
- Chestnut Avenue (opp) Wattisham Airfield
- Bricett Hall (adj) Great Bricett
- The Lodge (opp) Great Bricett
- The Tye (adj) Barking Tye
- Fox (o/s) Barking Tye
- Church (adj) Barking
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 985 bus?
The first 985 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 985 bus?
The last 985 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 985 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 985 bus?
The 985 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.