Bus Route 25 — Norwich to University of East Anglia: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 25 bus service runs from Norwich to University of East Anglia, 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 25 at a Glance
| Route | 25 — Norwich to University of East Anglia |
|---|---|
| Operator | First Eastern Counties |
| Direction | Norwich to University of East Anglia · University of East Anglia to Norwich |
| Stops listed | 42 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 34 minutes end to end (Norwich to University of East Anglia) |
| Runs | Daily |
🚌 Route 25: Stops from Norwich to University of East Anglia
First bus from Norwich: 05:30 · last bus 04:40 (next day) · 65 departures.
- Morrisons, Riverside
- Morrisons, Riverside
- Big Yellow Storage, Norwich
- Lower Clarence Road, Norwich
- Busseys, Norwich
- Sorting Office, Norwich
- Railway Station, Norwich
- Prince of Wales Road, Norwich
- Red Lion Street, Norwich City Centre
- Georgian Townhouse, Norwich
- Somerleyton Street, Norwich
- Gloucester Street, Norwich
- Glebe Road, Norwich
- Colman Hospital, Norwich
- Mornington Road, Norwich
- South Park Avenue, Eaton Park
- Pettus Road, Eaton Park
- Custance Court, Eaton Park
- North Park Avenue, Norwich
- University Entrance, University of East Anglia
- University Drive, University of East Anglia
- Chancellors Drive, University of East Anglia
- Chancellors Drive, University of East Anglia
🚌 Route 25: Stops from University of East Anglia to Norwich
First bus from University of East Anglia: 05:55 · last bus 05:07 (next day) · 65 departures.
- Chancellors Drive, University of East Anglia
- Chancellors Drive, University of East Anglia
- University Drive, University of East Anglia
- University Entrance, University of East Anglia
- North Park Avenue, Norwich
- Custance Court, Eaton Park
- Pettus Road, Eaton Park
- Middle School, Eaton Park
- Highland Road, Norwich
- Colman Hospital, Norwich
- Unthank Road, Norwich
- Glebe Road, Norwich
- Gloucester Street, Norwich
- Somerleyton Road, Norwich
- Georgian Townhouse, Norwich
- Red Lion Street, Norwich City Centre
- Prince of Wales Road, Norwich
- Riverside Road, Norwich
- Morrisons, Riverside
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 25
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich to University of East Anglia | 05:30 | 04:40 (next day) | every 15 minutes during the day | around 34 min |
| University of East Anglia to Norwich | 05:55 | 05:07 (next day) | every 15 minutes during the day | around 39 min |
Departures from Morrisons, Riverside (Norwich to University of East Anglia, fullest pattern): 09:37, 09:52, 10:07, 10:22, 10:37, 10:52, 11:07, 11:22, 11:37, 11:52, 12:07, 12:22, 12:37, 12:52, 13:07, 13:22, 13:37, 13:52, 14:07, 14:22, 14:37, 14:52, 15:07, 15:22 …and 4 more
Departures from Chancellors Drive, University of East Anglia (University of East Anglia to Norwich, fullest pattern): 08:53, 09:08, 09:23, 09:38, 09:53, 10:08, 10:23, 10:38, 10:53, 11:08, 11:23, 11:38, 11:53, 12:08, 12:23, 12:38, 12:53, 13:08, 13:23, 13:38, 13:53, 14:08, 14:23, 14:38 …and 4 more
Day-by-day running — Norwich to University of East Anglia
| Days | First | Last | Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 05:30 | 04:40 (next day) | 65 |
| Saturdays | 06:55 | 04:40 (next day) | 58 |
| Sundays | 08:30 | 23:35 | 31 |
First bus times — Norwich to University of East Anglia
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Morrisons, Riverside | 09:37 |
| Morrisons, Riverside | 09:37 |
| Big Yellow Storage, Norwich | 09:39 |
| Lower Clarence Road, Norwich | 09:40 |
| Busseys, Norwich | 09:40 |
| Sorting Office, Norwich | 09:41 |
| Railway Station, Norwich | 09:42 |
| Prince of Wales Road, Norwich | 09:43 |
| Red Lion Street, Norwich City Centre | 09:52 |
| Georgian Townhouse, Norwich | 09:55 |
| Somerleyton Street, Norwich | 09:55 |
| Gloucester Street, Norwich | 09:56 |
| Glebe Road, Norwich | 09:57 |
| Colman Hospital, Norwich | 09:58 |
| Mornington Road, Norwich | 09:59 |
| South Park Avenue, Eaton Park | 10:01 |
| Pettus Road, Eaton Park | 10:02 |
| Custance Court, Eaton Park | 10:03 |
| North Park Avenue, Norwich | 10:05 |
| University Entrance, University of East Anglia | 10:06 |
| University Drive, University of East Anglia | 10:07 |
| Chancellors Drive, University of East Anglia | 10:09 |
| Chancellors Drive, University of East Anglia | 10:11 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Norwich City Centre, University of East Anglia, Eaton Park, Earlham, Riverside.
🔀 Interchanges on this Route
At Prince of Wales Road, Norwich you can change to 18 other services, including route 14, route 15, route 16, route 2, route 23.
At Railway Station, Norwich you can change to 16 other services, including route 14, route 15, route 16, route 2, route 26.
At Busseys, Norwich you can change to 7 other services, including route 14, route 15, route 16, route 2, route 26.
At Sorting Office, Norwich you can change to 7 other services, including route 14, route 15, route 16, route 2, route 26.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 25 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 25 — FAQs
How long does the 25 take from Norwich to University of East Anglia?
Around 34 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 25 run?
Every 15 minutes during the day on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 05:30 and last bus 04:40 (next day) from Norwich. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 25?
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 25 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.