Bus Route excel C — Peterborough to Norwich: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The excel C bus service runs from Peterborough 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 excel C at a Glance
| Route | excel C — Peterborough to Norwich |
|---|---|
| Operator | First Eastern Counties |
| Direction | Peterborough to Norwich · Norwich to Peterborough |
| Stops listed | 73 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 175 minutes end to end (Norwich to Peterborough) |
| Runs | Monday to Saturday |
🚌 Route excel C: Stops from Peterborough to Norwich
First bus from Peterborough: 06:40 · last bus 16:35 · 21 departures.
- Queensgate Bus Stn, Peterborough
- Railway Station, Peterborough
- Lindens Close, Thorney Toll
- Oak Tree Farm, Guyhirn
- Tesco, Wisbech
- Oldfield Lane, Wisbech
- Horse Fair Bus Station, Wisbech
- Park Avenue, Wisbech
- Clarkson Court, Wisbech
- Waterlees Road, Wisbech
- Community Farm, Walsoken
- The Highwayman, Walton Highway
- School Road, Walpole Highway
- Newcombe Close, Terrington St John
- School Road, Tilney High End
- Layby, Tilney All Saints
- Sandpiper Way, Kings Lynn
- Southgate Street, Kings Lynn
- Transport Interchange, Kings Lynn
- Railway Station, Kings Lynn
- Southgate Street, Kings Lynn
- Hardwick Tesco, Kings Lynn
- Middleton Church
- East Winch Church
- Carpenters Arms, East Winch
- Narford Road, Narborough
- Fred Nicholson School, Swaffham
- Swaffham Market Place
- Pedlars Meadow, Swaffham
- Dunham Turn, Necton
- Station Road, Little Fransham
- Bawburgh Road, Easton
- Premier Inn, Norfolk Showground
- Cringleford Interchange
- Lime Tree Road, Norwich
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
🚌 Route excel C: Stops from Norwich to Peterborough
First bus from Norwich: 10:25 · last bus 17:49 · 17 departures.
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
- Lime Tree Road, Norwich
- Cringleford Interchange
- Travel Inn, Norfolk Showground
- Bawburgh Road, Easton
- Station Road, Little Fransham
- Dunham Turn, Necton
- Pedlars Meadow, Swaffham
- Kings Arms, Swaffham
- Fred Nicholson School, Swaffham
- Narford Road, Narborough
- Carpenters Arms, East Winch
- East Winch Church
- Middleton Church
- Hardwick Tesco, Kings Lynn
- McDonalds layby, Kings Lynn
- Southgate Street, Kings Lynn
- Transport Interchange, Kings Lynn
- Railway Station, Kings Lynn
- Southgate Street, Kings Lynn
- Sandpiper Way, Kings Lynn
- Layby, Tilney All Saints
- School Road, Tilney High End
- Kismet, Terrington St John
- Walpole Highway Post Office
- The Highwayman, Walton Highway
- Community Farm, Walsoken
- Waterlees Road, Wisbech
- Clarkson Court, Wisbech
- Park Avenue, Wisbech
- Horse Fair Bus Station, Wisbech
- Oldfield Lane, Wisbech
- Tesco, Wisbech
- Oak Tree Farm, Guyhirn
- Lindens Close, Thorney Toll
- Queensgate Bus Stn, Peterborough
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route excel C
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough to Norwich | 06:40 | 16:35 | about hourly | around 177 min |
| Norwich to Peterborough | 10:25 | 17:49 | about hourly | around 175 min |
Departures from Queensgate Bus Stn, Peterborough (Peterborough to Norwich, fullest pattern): 07:30, 08:40, 09:40, 10:40, 11:40, 12:40, 13:40, 14:40, 15:40
Departures from Norwich City Centre Bus Station (Norwich to Peterborough, fullest pattern): 16:40
Day-by-day running — Norwich to Peterborough
| Days | First | Last | Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 10:25 | 17:49 | 17 |
| Saturdays | 10:25 | 17:25 | 15 |
First bus times — Norwich to Peterborough
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Norwich City Centre Bus Station | 16:40 |
| St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre | 16:40 |
| Lime Tree Road, Norwich | 16:45 |
| Cringleford Interchange | 16:56 |
| Travel Inn, Norfolk Showground | 17:05 |
| Bawburgh Road, Easton | 17:07 |
| Station Road, Little Fransham | 17:30 |
| Dunham Turn, Necton | 17:33 |
| Pedlars Meadow, Swaffham | 17:42 |
| Kings Arms, Swaffham | 17:44 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Norwich City Centre, Cringleford.
🔀 Interchanges on this Route
At Lime Tree Road, Norwich you can change to 19 other services, including route 11, route 11A, route 12, route 14, route 15.
At St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre you can change to 9 other services, including route 1, route 132, route 1A, route 32, route 37A.
At Cringleford Interchange you can change to 9 other services, including route 14, route 15, route 16, route 6, route 90.
At Norwich City Centre Bus Station you can change to 3 other services, including route excel A, route excel B, route excel D.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route excel C 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 excel C — FAQs
How long does the excel C take from Norwich to Peterborough?
Around 175 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the excel C run?
About hourly on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 10:25 and last bus 17:49 from Norwich. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays) can differ.
How much is the fare on route excel C?
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 excel C run?
Monday to Saturday — calendars in the registered timetable: Monday to Friday, Saturdays.
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.