Bus Route 36 — Horsford to Long Stratton: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)

The 36 bus service runs from Horsford to Long Stratton, operated by First Eastern Counties. This complete 2026 guide covers the stops in order for each direction, first and last buses, frequency, journey times, fares and answers to common questions — all worked out from the registered open timetable data.

🧭 Route 36 at a Glance

Route 36 — Horsford to Long Stratton
Operator First Eastern Counties
Direction Horsford to Long Stratton · Long Stratton to Horsford
Stops listed 119 stops across 2 direction(s)
Typical journey Around 79 minutes end to end (Horsford to Long Stratton)
Runs Daily

🚌 Route 36: Stops from Horsford to Long Stratton

First bus from Horsford: 06:09 · last bus 22:17 · 14 departures.

  1. Mill Lane, Horsford
  2. Larwood Road, Horsford
  3. Chestnut Drive, Horsford
  4. Rowan Crescent, Horsford
  5. Sandy Lane, Horsford
  6. Pinelands Ind Estate, Horsford
  7. Brickmakers, Horsford
  8. Meadow Way, Horsford
  9. Primrose Way, Horsford
  10. Poppyfields, Horsford
  11. Thistledown Road, Horsford
  12. Pimpernel Road, Horsford
  13. Columbine Road, Horsford
  14. Dog Lane, Horsford
  15. Church Street, Horsford
  16. medical centre, Hellesdon
  17. Bernham Road, Hellesdon
  18. Wood View Road, Hellesdon
  19. Meadow Way, Hellesdon
  20. Berkley Close, Hellesdon
  21. Hastings Avenue, Hellesdon
  22. Heather Avenue, Hellesdon
  23. Merchant Way, Hellesdon
  24. The Boundary, Mile Cross
  25. Mile Cross Road
  26. Mecca Bingo, Norwich
  27. Half Mile Road, Norwich
  28. Penn Grove, Norwich
  29. Drayton Road, Norwich
  30. Wingfield Road, Norwich
  31. Edward Street, Norwich
  32. Anglia Square, Norwich
  33. Upper King Street, Norwich
  34. Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
  35. St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
  36. St Stephens Square, Norwich
  37. Ipswich Grove, Norwich
  38. Campus, Norwich City College
  39. Harford Manor School, Norwich
  40. Oak Tree, Tuckswood
  41. Lyhart Road, Tuckswood
  42. Locksley Road, Tuckswood
  43. Marsh Harrier Inn, South Tuckswood
  44. Ipswich Road Tesco, South Tuckswood
  45. Hall, Dunston
  46. SugarBeat Eating House, Swainsthorpe
  47. Brick Kiln Lane, Swainsthorpe
  48. Flordon Road, Newton Flotman
  49. Cargate Lane, Newton Flotman
  50. Tasburgh Road, Saxlingham Thorpe
  51. High Road Farm, Upper Tasburgh
  52. The Countryman, Upper Tasburgh
  53. Brands Lane, Stratton St Michael
  54. St Michaels Road, Long Stratton
  55. Hill Farm Road, Long Stratton
  56. The Plain, Long Stratton
  57. Car Park, Long Stratton
  58. Francis Road, Long Stratton
  59. Sturmy Close, Long Stratton
  60. Bus Shelter, Long Stratton

Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — Horsford to Norwich.

🚌 Route 36: Stops from Long Stratton to Horsford

First bus from Long Stratton: 05:59 · last bus 23:07 · 17 departures.

  1. Bus Shelter, Long Stratton
  2. Flowerpot Lane, Long Stratton
  3. St Mary’s Road, Long Stratton
  4. Ice House Court, Long Stratton
  5. The Plain, Long Stratton
  6. Hill Farm Road, Long Stratton
  7. St Michaels Road, Long Stratton
  8. Brands Lane, Stratton St Michael
  9. The Countryman, Upper Tasburgh
  10. High Road Farm, Lower Tasburgh
  11. Tasburgh Road, Saxlingham Thorpe
  12. Theatre School, Newton Flotman
  13. Brick Kiln Lane, Swainsthorpe
  14. SugarBeat Eating House, Swainsthorpe
  15. Hall, Dunston
  16. Ipswich Road Tesco, South Tuckswood
  17. Marsh Harrier Inn, South Tuckswood
  18. Locksley Road, Tuckswood
  19. Lyhart Road, Tuckswood
  20. Oak Tree, Tuckswood
  21. Harford Manor School, Norwich
  22. Campus, Norwich City College
  23. Ipswich Grove, Norwich
  24. St Stephens Square, Norwich
  25. St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
  26. Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
  27. Tombland, Norwich
  28. Anglia Square, Norwich
  29. Wingfield Road, Norwich
  30. Drayton Road, Norwich
  31. Penn Grove, Norwich
  32. Half Mile Road, Norwich
  33. Mecca Bingo, Norwich
  34. Mile Cross Road
  35. The Boundary, Mile Cross
  36. Merchant Way, Hellesdon
  37. Heather Avenue, Hellesdon
  38. Hastings Avenue, Hellesdon
  39. Berkley Close, Hellesdon
  40. Meadow Way, Hellesdon
  41. Wood View Road, Hellesdon
  42. Bernham Road, Hellesdon
  43. medical centre, Hellesdon
  44. Church Street, Horsford
  45. Dog Lane, Horsford
  46. Granville Court, Horsford
  47. Pimpernel Road, Horsford
  48. Thistledown Road, Horsford
  49. Poppyfields, Horsford
  50. Primrose Way, Horsford
  51. Meadow Way, Horsford
  52. Angela Road, Horsford
  53. Mill Lane, Horsford
  54. Larwood Road, Horsford
  55. Chestnut Drive, Horsford
  56. Rowan Crescent, Horsford
  57. Sandy Lane, Horsford
  58. Pinelands Ind Estate, Horsford
  59. Brickmakers, Horsford

Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — Norwich to Horsford; Long Stratton to Norwich.

⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 36

Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:

Direction First Last Frequency End-to-end
Horsford to Long Stratton 06:09 22:17 about hourly around 79 min
Long Stratton to Horsford 05:59 23:07 about hourly around 82 min

Departures from Mill Lane, Horsford (Horsford to Long Stratton, fullest pattern): 06:09, 07:52, 08:57, 09:57, 10:57, 11:57, 12:57, 13:57, 14:57, 16:02, 17:02

Departures from Bus Shelter, Long Stratton (Long Stratton to Horsford, fullest pattern): 09:26, 10:26, 11:26, 12:26, 13:26, 14:26, 15:26, 16:31, 17:31

Day-by-day running — Horsford to Long Stratton

Days First Last Buses
Monday to Friday 06:09 22:17 14
Saturdays 06:57 22:17 15
Sundays 09:01 10:01 2

First bus times — Horsford to Long Stratton

The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):

Stop First bus
Mill Lane, Horsford 06:09
Larwood Road, Horsford 06:10
Chestnut Drive, Horsford 06:11
Rowan Crescent, Horsford 06:13
Sandy Lane, Horsford 06:15
Pinelands Ind Estate, Horsford 06:16
Brickmakers, Horsford 06:17
Meadow Way, Horsford 06:18
Primrose Way, Horsford 06:19
Poppyfields, Horsford 06:20
Thistledown Road, Horsford 06:21
Pimpernel Road, Horsford 06:21
Columbine Road, Horsford 06:22
Dog Lane, Horsford 06:23
Church Street, Horsford 06:23
medical centre, Hellesdon 06:30
Bernham Road, Hellesdon 06:31
Wood View Road, Hellesdon 06:31
Meadow Way, Hellesdon 06:32
Berkley Close, Hellesdon 06:33
Hastings Avenue, Hellesdon 06:34
Heather Avenue, Hellesdon 06:36
Merchant Way, Hellesdon 06:37
The Boundary, Mile Cross 06:39
Mile Cross Road 06:40
Mecca Bingo, Norwich 06:41
Half Mile Road, Norwich 06:42
Penn Grove, Norwich 06:44
Drayton Road, Norwich 06:45
Wingfield Road, Norwich 06:46
Edward Street, Norwich 06:48
Anglia Square, Norwich 06:49
Upper King Street, Norwich 06:52
Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre 06:53
St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre 06:56
St Stephens Square, Norwich 06:57
Ipswich Grove, Norwich 06:58
Campus, Norwich City College 06:59
Harford Manor School, Norwich 07:01
Oak Tree, Tuckswood 07:01

📍 Areas Served

Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Hellesdon, Norwich City Centre, Tuckswood, Mile Cross, South Tuckswood, Norwich City College.

🔀 Interchanges on this Route

At Upper King Street, Norwich you can change to 34 other services, including route 10, route 10A, route 11, route 11A, route 12.

At Anglia Square, Norwich you can change to 32 other services, including route 10, route 10A, route 11, route 11A, route 12.

At Edward Street, Norwich you can change to 29 other services, including route 10, route 10A, route 11, route 11A, route 12.

At St Stephens Square, Norwich you can change to 28 other services, including route 1, route 11, route 11A, route 12, route 132.

🔀 Connections & the Operator

Route 36 is operated by First Eastern Counties — see the full First Eastern Counties operator page for the rest of its Norwich-area network. More Norwich routes are listed on the Norwich bus guide, or browse the Norfolk bus hub.

🎫 Fares & Payment

  • Fare cap: single fares on this service are capped at £3 under the England national fare cap — the cap falls to £2 from 1 January 2027. See BusUpdate’s fare cap guide.
  • Paying: most operators in this area accept contactless bank cards and mobile payment as well as cash; smaller community operators may differ — check with First Eastern Counties for this route.
  • Day tickets: if you make several journeys, ask the driver about First Eastern Counties day tickets, which can beat paying capped singles.

❓ Route 36 — FAQs

How long does the 36 take from Horsford to Long Stratton?

Around 79 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.

How often does the 36 run?

About hourly on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 06:09 and last bus 22:17 from Horsford. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays) can differ.

How much is the fare on route 36?

Single fares are capped at £3 under the England fare cap (£2 from 1 January 2027). First Eastern Counties day tickets may be cheaper if you make several journeys.

What days does the 36 run?

Daily — calendars in the registered timetable: Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays.

Sources: Timetable data from First Eastern Counties / Bus Open Data Service (BODS), 21 October 2026; stop locations from NaPTAN. Open data (OGL v3.0), independently compiled by BusUpdate — check the operator before travelling for any short-notice changes.

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