Bus Route 37 — Hellesdon to Norwich: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 37 bus service runs from Hellesdon to Norwich, 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 37 at a Glance
| Route | 37 — Hellesdon to Norwich |
|---|---|
| Operator | First Eastern Counties |
| Direction | Hellesdon to Norwich · Norwich to Hellesdon |
| Stops listed | 57 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 34 minutes end to end (Hellesdon to Norwich) |
| Runs | Daily |
🚌 Route 37: Stops from Hellesdon to Norwich
First bus from Hellesdon: 06:12 · last bus 21:30 · 26 departures.
- Dennis Road, Hellesdon
- Gowing Road, Hellesdon
- Raymond Close, Hellesdon
- Meredith Road, Hellesdon
- Bernham Road, Hellesdon
- Bernham Road, Hellesdon
- Plantation Road, Hellesdon
- Park Way, Hellesdon
- Coppice Avenue, Hellesdon
- Woodland Road Stores, Hellesdon
- Kinsale Avenue, Hellesdon
- Westgate, Hellesdon
- Meadow Way, Hellesdon
- Berkley Close, Hellesdon
- Hastings Avenue, Hellesdon
- Heather Avenue, Hellesdon
- Merchant Way, Hellesdon
- The Boundary, Mile Cross
- Mile Cross Road
- Mecca Bingo, Norwich
- Half Mile Road, Norwich
- Penn Grove, Norwich
- Drayton Road, Norwich
- Wingfield Road, Norwich
- Edward Street, Norwich
- Anglia Square, Norwich
- Upper King Street, Norwich
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
🚌 Route 37: Stops from Norwich to Hellesdon
First bus from Norwich: 07:14 · last bus 22:07 · 27 departures.
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- Tombland, Norwich
- Anglia Square, Norwich
- Wingfield Road, Norwich
- Drayton Road, Norwich
- Penn Grove, Norwich
- Half Mile Road, Norwich
- Mecca Bingo, Norwich
- Mile Cross Road
- The Boundary, Mile Cross
- Merchant Way, Hellesdon
- Heather Avenue, Hellesdon
- Hastings Avenue, Hellesdon
- Berkley Close, Hellesdon
- Meadow Way, Hellesdon
- Garage, Hellesdon
- Dennis Road, Hellesdon
- Gowing Road, Hellesdon
- Raymond Close, Hellesdon
- Meredith Road, Hellesdon
- Bernham Road, Hellesdon
- Bernham Road, Hellesdon
- Bernham Road, Hellesdon
- Plantation Road, Hellesdon
- Park Way, Hellesdon
- Coppice Avenue, Hellesdon
- Woodland Road Stores, Hellesdon
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 37
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellesdon to Norwich | 06:12 | 21:30 | every 30 minutes | around 34 min |
| Norwich to Hellesdon | 07:14 | 22:07 | every 30 minutes | around 32 min |
Departures from Dennis Road, Hellesdon (Hellesdon to Norwich, fullest pattern): 06:12, 06:42, 07:12, 07:45, 08:17, 08:52, 09:22, 09:52, 10:22, 10:52, 11:22, 11:52, 12:22, 12:52, 13:22, 13:52, 14:22, 14:52, 15:27, 15:57, 16:27, 16:57, 17:32, 19:30 …and 1 more
Departures from St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre (Norwich to Hellesdon, fullest pattern): 17:23, 18:23, 20:07, 22:07
Day-by-day running — Hellesdon to Norwich
| Days | First | Last | Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 06:12 | 21:30 | 26 |
| Saturdays | 07:52 | 21:30 | 23 |
| Sundays | 08:42 | 22:30 | 21 |
First bus times — Hellesdon to Norwich
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Dennis Road, Hellesdon | 06:12 |
| Gowing Road, Hellesdon | 06:13 |
| Raymond Close, Hellesdon | 06:14 |
| Meredith Road, Hellesdon | 06:14 |
| Bernham Road, Hellesdon | 06:15 |
| Bernham Road, Hellesdon | 06:16 |
| Plantation Road, Hellesdon | 06:16 |
| Park Way, Hellesdon | 06:17 |
| Coppice Avenue, Hellesdon | 06:17 |
| Woodland Road Stores, Hellesdon | 06:18 |
| Kinsale Avenue, Hellesdon | 06:19 |
| Westgate, Hellesdon | 06:20 |
| Meadow Way, Hellesdon | 06:22 |
| Berkley Close, Hellesdon | 06:23 |
| Hastings Avenue, Hellesdon | 06:24 |
| Heather Avenue, Hellesdon | 06:26 |
| Merchant Way, Hellesdon | 06:27 |
| The Boundary, Mile Cross | 06:29 |
| Mile Cross Road | 06:30 |
| Mecca Bingo, Norwich | 06:32 |
| Half Mile Road, Norwich | 06:32 |
| Penn Grove, Norwich | 06:34 |
| Drayton Road, Norwich | 06:35 |
| Wingfield Road, Norwich | 06:36 |
| Edward Street, Norwich | 06:38 |
| Anglia Square, Norwich | 06:39 |
| Upper King Street, Norwich | 06:42 |
| Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre | 06:45 |
| St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre | 06:48 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Hellesdon, Norwich City Centre, Mile Cross.
🔀 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 Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre you can change to 22 other services, including route 132, route 32, route 36, route 36A, route 36B.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 37 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 37 — FAQs
How long does the 37 take from Hellesdon to Norwich?
Around 34 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 37 run?
Every 30 minutes on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 06:12 and last bus 21:30 from Hellesdon. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 37?
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 37 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.