Bus Route 512 — Hellesdon to Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 512 bus service runs from Hellesdon to Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, operated by Central Connect (Konectbus). 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 512 at a Glance
| Route | 512 — Hellesdon to Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital |
|---|---|
| Operator | Central Connect (Konectbus) |
| Direction | Hellesdon to Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital · Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital to Hellesdon |
| Stops listed | 43 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 28 minutes end to end (Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital to Hellesdon) |
| Runs | Monday to Friday |
🚌 Route 512: Stops from Hellesdon to Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
First bus from Hellesdon: 06:10 · last bus 20:15 · 14 departures.
- Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon
- Tesco Express, Hellesdon
- Heath Crescent, Hellesdon
- Brabazon Road, Hellesdon
- Waldemar Avenue, Hellesdon
- Mercure Hotel, Hellesdon
- Retail Park, Norwich
- The Gatehouse, Norwich
- Whistlefish Court, Norwich
- Cadge Road, Norwich
- Aldi, Norwich
- Beecheno Road
- Hutchinson Road, Norwich
- Fiveways Co-Op, West Earlham
- Fiveways, Norwich
- University Drive, University of East Anglia
- University Drive, University of East Anglia
- Old Watton Road, Colney
- Colney church
- John Innes Institute, Norwich Research Park
- Forecourt, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
🚌 Route 512: Stops from Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital to Hellesdon
First bus from Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital: 06:40 · last bus 20:45 · 14 departures.
- Forecourt, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
- John Innes Institute, Norwich Research Park
- Colney church
- Old Watton Road, Colney
- University Drive, University of East Anglia
- University Drive, University of East Anglia
- The Avenues, Norwich
- Fiveways, Norwich
- Fiveways Co-Op, West Earlham
- Hutchinson Road, West Earlham
- Beecheno Road, North Earlham
- Aldi, Norwich
- Cadge Road, Norwich
- Whistlefish Court, Norwich
- The Gatehouse, Norwich
- Retail Park, Norwich
- Mercure Hotel, Hellesdon
- Mann Egerton, Hellesdon
- Waldemar Avenue, Hellesdon
- Heath Crescent, Hellesdon
- Tesco Express, Hellesdon
- Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 512
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellesdon to Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital | 06:10 | 20:15 | about hourly | around 28 min |
| Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital to Hellesdon | 06:40 | 20:45 | about hourly | around 28 min |
Departures from Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon (Hellesdon to Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, fullest pattern): 06:10, 07:05, 08:10, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:50, 18:05, 19:15, 20:15
Departures from Forecourt, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital to Hellesdon, fullest pattern): 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:10, 17:25, 18:45, 19:45, 20:45
First bus times — Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital to Hellesdon
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Forecourt, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital | 09:00 |
| John Innes Institute, Norwich Research Park | 09:03 |
| Colney church | 09:04 |
| Old Watton Road, Colney | 09:05 |
| University Drive, University of East Anglia | 09:08 |
| University Drive, University of East Anglia | 09:10 |
| The Avenues, Norwich | 09:10 |
| Fiveways, Norwich | 09:11 |
| Fiveways Co-Op, West Earlham | 09:12 |
| Hutchinson Road, West Earlham | 09:13 |
| Beecheno Road, North Earlham | 09:15 |
| Aldi, Norwich | 09:17 |
| Cadge Road, Norwich | 09:17 |
| Whistlefish Court, Norwich | 09:18 |
| The Gatehouse, Norwich | 09:19 |
| Retail Park, Norwich | 09:20 |
| Mercure Hotel, Hellesdon | 09:22 |
| Mann Egerton, Hellesdon | 09:24 |
| Waldemar Avenue, Hellesdon | 09:24 |
| Heath Crescent, Hellesdon | 09:25 |
| Tesco Express, Hellesdon | 09:26 |
| Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon | 09:28 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Hellesdon, University of East Anglia, West Earlham, Colney, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich Research Park, North Earlham.
🔀 Interchanges on this Route
At Mann Egerton, Hellesdon you can change to 9 other services, including route 42A, route 43, route 44A, route 45, route 45A.
At Waldemar Avenue, Hellesdon you can change to 9 other services, including route 42A, route 43, route 44A, route 45, route 45A.
At Heath Crescent, Hellesdon you can change to 9 other services, including route 42A, route 43, route 44A, route 45, route 45A.
At Tesco Express, Hellesdon you can change to 9 other services, including route 42A, route 43, route 44A, route 45, route 45A.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 512 is operated by Central Connect (Konectbus) — see the full Central Connect (Konectbus) 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 Central Connect (Konectbus) for this route.
- Day tickets: if you make several journeys, ask the driver about Central Connect (Konectbus) day tickets, which can beat paying capped singles.
❓ Route 512 — FAQs
How long does the 512 take from Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital to Hellesdon?
Around 28 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 512 run?
About hourly on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 06:40 and last bus 20:45 from Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 512?
Single fares are capped at £3 under the England fare cap (£2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect (Konectbus) day tickets may be cheaper if you make several journeys.
What days does the 512 run?
Monday to Friday — calendars in the registered timetable: Monday to Friday.
Sources: Timetable data from Central Connect (Konectbus) / 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.