Sanders Coaches — Bus Services in Norwich, Fares & Routes (2026)
Sanders Coaches (Sanders Coaches Ltd) is a mid-sized operator running bus services in and around Norwich. This guide profiles the operator, lists every one of its Norwich-area services covered by BusUpdate, and explains its fares and tickets for 2026.
🧭 At a Glance
| Operator | Sanders Coaches |
|---|---|
| Legal / parent | Sanders Coaches Ltd |
| Licence | PF1018256 |
| Covered here | 18 services in the Norwich area on BusUpdate |
🏢 About Sanders Coaches
Sanders Coaches is a mid-sized operator, Traffic Commissioner licence PF1018256; registered as Sanders Coaches Ltd. In the Norwich area it runs 18 services covered in this guide — the full route-by-route list is below.
Sanders Coaches is a Norfolk family operator based in Holt; its Norwich services link the city with the north Norfolk coast and market towns.
🚌 Sanders Coaches Services in Norwich
Tap a route for its full stop list, first & last buses, frequency and fares.
| Route | Runs between | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Horningtoft to Riverside | Selected days — see the day summary below |
| 24 | Fakenham to Riverside | Selected days — see the day summary below |
| 42A | Foulsham to Norwich | Monday to Friday |
| 43 | Reepham to Norwich | Monday to Saturday |
| 43A | Aylsham to Norwich | Selected days — see the day summary below |
| 44A | Sheringham to Norwich | Daily |
| 45 | Holt to Norwich | Monday to Saturday |
| 45A | Norwich to Holt | Monday to Friday |
| 54 | North Walsham to Norwich | Daily |
| 55B | North Walsham to Norwich | Monday to Saturday |
| 56 | Sheringham to Easton College | Monday to Friday |
| 57 | Norwich to Easton College | Monday to Friday |
| 58 | Taverham to Easton College | Selected days — see the day summary below |
| 59 | Shipdham to Easton College | Selected days — see the day summary below |
| X40 | Sheringham to Norwich | Monday to Friday |
| X41 | Sheringham to Norwich | Daily |
| X44 | Sheringham to Norwich | Daily |
| X55 | North Walsham to Norwich | Daily |
Route 23 — Horningtoft to Riverside
Route 24 — Fakenham to Riverside
Route 42A — Foulsham to Norwich
Route 43 — Reepham to Norwich
Route 43A — Aylsham to Norwich
Route 44A — Sheringham to Norwich
Route 45 — Holt to Norwich
Route 45A — Norwich to Holt
Route 54 — North Walsham to Norwich
Route 55B — North Walsham to Norwich
Route 56 — Sheringham to Easton College
Route 57 — Norwich to Easton College
Route 58 — Taverham to Easton College
Route 59 — Shipdham to Easton College
Route X40 — Sheringham to Norwich
Route X41 — Sheringham to Norwich
Route X44 — Sheringham to Norwich
Route X55 — North Walsham to Norwich
🎫 Fares & Tickets
- Paying: Most buses take contactless payment; the operator’s app or website lists current ticket options, and cash is still accepted on most services.
- Tickets: Day tickets are normally sold on the bus; check the operator site for period and group tickets.
- Fare cap: single fares are capped at £3 under the England national fare cap (£2 from 1 January 2027) — see BusUpdate’s fare cap guide.
❓ FAQs
Who runs Sanders Coaches?
Sanders Coaches operates as Sanders Coaches Ltd.
Where does Sanders Coaches run in Norwich?
Across the Norwich network: 18 services are listed above with full route guides; start from the Norwich bus guide for the whole city’s network.
Sources: operator identity from the national NOC register and Traffic Commissioner licence records; services & timetables from the Bus Open Data Service (BODS), 21 October 2026. Open data (OGL v3.0).