Bus Route 6 — Norwich to Watton: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 6 bus service runs from Norwich to Watton, 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 6 at a Glance
| Route | 6 — Norwich to Watton |
|---|---|
| Operator | Central Connect (Konectbus) |
| Direction | Norwich to Watton · Watton to Norwich |
| Stops listed | 115 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 72 minutes end to end (Watton to Norwich) |
| Runs | Monday to Saturday |
🚌 Route 6: Stops from Norwich to Watton
First bus from Norwich: 08:15 · last bus 19:20 · 12 departures.
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
- St Stephens Square, Norwich
- Brunswick Road, Norwich
- Eagle Walk, Norwich
- Albemarle Road, Norwich
- Lime Tree Road, Norwich
- Leopold Road, Norwich
- Branksome Road, Norwich
- Judges Walk, Norwich
- Elveden Close, Norwich
- Cringleford Interchange
- Cavell Court, Cringleford
- Cringleford Heights
- Colney Lane, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
- Forecourt, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
- Churchfields, Hethersett (village)
- Old Hall School, Hethersett (village)
- Bus Shelter, Hethersett (village)
- Elm Farm Business Park, Wymondham
- Albini Way, Wymondham
- Spinks Lane, Wymondham
- Tuttles Lane, Wymondham
- Waitrose, Wymondham
- Oakwood Drive, Wymondham
- Garage, Wymondham
- Vimy Ridge, Wymondham
- Orchard Way, Wymondham
- Kimberley Street, Wymondham
- The Chestnuts, Wymondham
- Cross, Wymondham
- Applegarth Court, Wymondham
- Northfield Gardens, Wymondham
- Downham Crescent, Wymondham
- Hubbard Close, Wymondham
- Longlands Drive, Wymondham
- High Street, Wicklewood
- Wicklewood Church
- Gaylers corner, Hackford
- Ironside Way, Hingham
- Bears Lane, Hingham
- Bus Shelter, Hingham
- Library, Hingham
- Greenacre Road, Hingham
- Tollgate Farm, Scoulton
- Breckland Crematorium, Scoulton
- Bus Shelter, Scoulton
- Shire Autos, Carbrooke
- Salmond Road, Watton
- Camp Main Gate, Watton
- Portal Avenue, Watton
- Lovell Gardens, Watton
- Blenheim Way, Watton
- Griston Road, Watton
- Regal Court, Watton
- Crown Hotel, Watton
- Swaffham Road, Watton
Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — Watton to Necton.
🚌 Route 6: Stops from Watton to Norwich
First bus from Watton: 05:45 · last bus 18:00 · 14 departures.
- Wayland Avenue, Watton
- Swaffham Road, Watton
- Crown Hotel, Watton
- Griston Road, Watton
- Blenheim Way, Watton
- Lovell Gardens, Watton
- Portal Avenue, Watton
- Camp Main Gate, Watton
- Salmond Road, Watton
- Shire Autos, Carbrooke
- Bus Shelter, Scoulton
- Breckland Crematorium, Scoulton
- Tollgate Farm, Scoulton
- Greenacre Road, Hingham
- The Fairland, Hingham
- Bus Shelter, Hingham
- Ringers Lane, Hingham
- Ironside Way, Hingham
- Gaylers corner, Hackford
- High Street, Wicklewood
- Tuttles Lane, Wymondham
- Hubbards Close, Wymondham
- Downham Crescent, Wymondham
- Edwin Close, Wymondham
- Folly Close, Wymondham
- Bellrope Lane, Wymondham
- Vimy Ridge, Wymondham
- Orchard Way, Wymondham
- Kimberley Street, Wymondham
- The Chestnuts, Wymondham
- Cross, Wymondham
- Kimberley Street, Wymondham
- Orchard Way, Wymondham
- Vimy Ridge, Wymondham
- Garage, Wymondham
- Oakwood Drive, Wymondham
- Waitrose, Wymondham
- Tuttles Lane, Wymondham
- Spinks Lane, Wymondham
- Albini Way, Wymondham
- Elm Farm Business Park, Wymondham
- Bus Shelter, Hethersett (village)
- Churchfields, Hethersett (village)
- Colney Lane, Hethersett (village)
- Cottages, Thickthorn
- Park & Ride, Thickthorn
- Cringleford Interchange
- Elveden Close, Norwich
- Judges Walk, Norwich
- Branksome Road, Norwich
- Leopold Road, Norwich
- Lime Tree Road, Norwich
- Albemarle Road, Norwich
- Town Close Road, Norwich
- Eagle Walk, Norwich
- Brunswick Road, Norwich
- St Stephens Square, Norwich
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — Toftwood to Watton; Necton to Watton.
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 6
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich to Watton | 08:15 | 19:20 | about hourly | around 72 min |
| Watton to Norwich | 05:45 | 18:00 | about hourly | around 72 min |
Departures from Norwich City Centre Bus Station (Norwich to Watton, fullest pattern): 19:20
Departures from Wayland Avenue, Watton (Watton to Norwich, fullest pattern): 09:52, 10:52, 11:52, 12:52
Day-by-day running — Watton to Norwich
| Days | First | Last | Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 05:45 | 18:00 | 14 |
| Saturdays | 06:35 | 18:00 | 14 |
First bus times — Watton to Norwich
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Wayland Avenue, Watton | 09:52 |
| Swaffham Road, Watton | 09:54 |
| Crown Hotel, Watton | 10:00 |
| Griston Road, Watton | 10:02 |
| Blenheim Way, Watton | 10:03 |
| Lovell Gardens, Watton | 10:03 |
| Portal Avenue, Watton | 10:04 |
| Camp Main Gate, Watton | 10:05 |
| Salmond Road, Watton | 10:07 |
| Shire Autos, Carbrooke | 10:07 |
| Bus Shelter, Scoulton | 10:12 |
| Breckland Crematorium, Scoulton | 10:13 |
| Tollgate Farm, Scoulton | 10:13 |
| Greenacre Road, Hingham | 10:16 |
| The Fairland, Hingham | 10:16 |
| Bus Shelter, Hingham | 10:17 |
| Ringers Lane, Hingham | 10:17 |
| Ironside Way, Hingham | 10:17 |
| Gaylers corner, Hackford | 10:22 |
| High Street, Wicklewood | 10:25 |
| Tuttles Lane, Wymondham | 10:28 |
| Hubbards Close, Wymondham | 10:29 |
| Downham Crescent, Wymondham | 10:30 |
| Edwin Close, Wymondham | 10:31 |
| Folly Close, Wymondham | 10:32 |
| Bellrope Lane, Wymondham | 10:34 |
| Vimy Ridge, Wymondham | 10:35 |
| Orchard Way, Wymondham | 10:36 |
| Kimberley Street, Wymondham | 10:37 |
| The Chestnuts, Wymondham | 10:38 |
| Cross, Wymondham | 10:40 |
| Kimberley Street, Wymondham | 10:40 |
| Orchard Way, Wymondham | 10:41 |
| Vimy Ridge, Wymondham | 10:41 |
| Garage, Wymondham | 10:42 |
| Oakwood Drive, Wymondham | 10:43 |
| Waitrose, Wymondham | 10:44 |
| Tuttles Lane, Wymondham | 10:44 |
| Spinks Lane, Wymondham | 10:44 |
| Albini Way, Wymondham | 10:45 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Norwich City Centre, Cringleford, Thickthorn, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.
🔀 Interchanges on this Route
At St Stephens Square, Norwich you can change to 24 other services, including route 1, route 11, route 11A, route 12, route 132.
At Town Close Road, Norwich you can change to 22 other services, including route 11, route 11A, route 12, route 14, route 15.
At Lime Tree Road, Norwich you can change to 20 other services, including route 11, route 11A, route 12, route 14, route 15.
At Elveden Close, Norwich you can change to 19 other services, including route 11, route 11A, route 12, route 14, route 15.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 6 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 6 — FAQs
How long does the 6 take from Watton to Norwich?
Around 72 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 6 run?
About hourly on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 05:45 and last bus 18:00 from Watton. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 6?
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 6 run?
Monday to Saturday — calendars in the registered timetable: Monday to Friday, Saturdays.
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.