Bus Route PR1 — Hellesdon to Thickthorn: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The PR1 bus service runs from Hellesdon to Thickthorn, 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 PR1 at a Glance
| Route | PR1 — Hellesdon to Thickthorn |
|---|---|
| Operator | First Eastern Counties |
| Direction | Hellesdon to Thickthorn · Thickthorn to Hellesdon |
| Stops listed | 16 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 37 minutes end to end (Hellesdon to Thickthorn) |
| Runs | Daily |
🚌 Route PR1: Stops from Hellesdon to Thickthorn
First bus from Hellesdon: 05:55 · last bus 19:46 · 51 departures.
- Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon
- Passenger Terminal, Norwich International Airport
- Anglia Square, Norwich
- Upper King Street, Norwich
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
- Albemarle Road, Norwich
- Park & Ride, Thickthorn
Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — Hellesdon to Norwich.
🚌 Route PR1: Stops from Thickthorn to Hellesdon
First bus from Thickthorn: 05:57 · last bus 20:10 · 53 departures.
- Park & Ride, Thickthorn
- Town Close Road, Norwich
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- Tombland, Norwich
- Anglia Square, Norwich
- Passenger Terminal, Norwich International Airport
- Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon
Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — Norwich to Hellesdon.
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route PR1
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellesdon to Thickthorn | 05:55 | 19:46 | every 14 minutes during the day | around 37 min |
| Thickthorn to Hellesdon | 05:57 | 20:10 | every 14 minutes during the day | around 38 min |
Departures from Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon (Hellesdon to Thickthorn, fullest pattern): 13:10, 13:24, 13:38, 13:52, 14:06, 14:20, 14:34, 14:48, 15:02, 15:16, 15:30, 15:43, 15:58, 16:13, 16:28, 16:43, 16:58, 17:13, 17:28, 17:43
Departures from Park & Ride, Thickthorn (Thickthorn to Hellesdon, fullest pattern): 05:57, 06:27, 06:57, 07:12, 07:27, 07:39, 07:54, 08:06, 08:21, 08:41, 08:56, 09:11, 09:25, 09:39, 09:53, 10:07, 10:21, 10:35, 10:49, 11:03, 11:17, 11:31, 11:45, 11:59 …and 1 more
Day-by-day running — Hellesdon to Thickthorn
| Days | First | Last | Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 05:55 | 19:46 | 51 |
| Saturdays | 07:30 | 19:46 | 44 |
| Sundays | 08:15 | 17:15 | 19 |
First bus times — Hellesdon to Thickthorn
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon | 13:10 |
| Passenger Terminal, Norwich International Airport | 13:12 |
| Anglia Square, Norwich | 13:22 |
| Upper King Street, Norwich | 13:24 |
| Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre | 13:26 |
| Norwich City Centre Bus Station | 13:31 |
| Albemarle Road, Norwich | 13:33 |
| Park & Ride, Thickthorn | 13:43 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Hellesdon, Norwich City Centre, Thickthorn, Norwich International Airport.
🔀 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 Albemarle Road, Norwich you can change to 21 other services, including route 11, route 11A, route 12, route 14, route 15.
At Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre you can change to 4 other services, including route 3B, route 8, route 8A, route 8C.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route PR1 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 PR1 — FAQs
How long does the PR1 take from Hellesdon to Thickthorn?
Around 37 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the PR1 run?
Every 14 minutes during the day on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 05:55 and last bus 19:46 from Hellesdon. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays) can differ.
How much is the fare on route PR1?
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 PR1 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.