Bus Route 29 — Norwich to Taverham: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)

The 29 bus service runs from Norwich to Taverham, 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 29 at a Glance

Route	29 — Norwich to Taverham
Operator	First Eastern Counties
Direction	Norwich to Taverham · Taverham to Norwich
Stops listed	71 stops across 2 direction(s)
Typical journey	Around 55 minutes end to end (Taverham to Norwich)
Runs	Monday to Saturday

🚌 Route 29: Stops from Norwich to Taverham

First bus from Norwich: 08:50 · last bus 14:55 · 5 departures.

1. St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
2. Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
3. Tombland, Norwich
4. Anglia Square, Norwich
5. Wingfield Road, Norwich
6. Wensum Park, Norwich
7. Stone Road, Norwich
8. Havers Road, Norwich
9. Shorncliffe Road, Norwich
10. Parr Road, Norwich
11. Whiffler Road, Norwich
12. Caley Close, Norwich
13. Asda, Hellesdon
14. White Rose Park, Hellesdon
15. Hospital, Hellesdon
16. Hamond Road, Hellesdon
17. Margaret Close, Hellesdon
18. Drayton Wood Road, Hellesdon
19. Hurn Road, Drayton
20. King Georges Field, Drayton
21. Carter Road, Drayton
22. The Cock, Drayton
23. Sylvan Way, Taverham
24. Beverley Way, Taverham
25. Norgate Way, Taverham
26. Tusser Road, Taverham
27. Victoria Road, Taverham
28. St Edmunds Rise, Taverham
29. Nightingale Close, Taverham
30. Somerset Way, Thorpe Marriott
31. High School, Taverham

🚌 Route 29: Stops from Taverham to Norwich

First bus from Taverham: 07:57 · last bus 15:24 · 6 departures.

1. Sylvan Way, Taverham
2. Beverley Way, Taverham
3. Norgate Way, Taverham
4. Tusser Road, Taverham
5. Byron Road, Taverham
6. Victoria Road, Taverham
7. St Edmunds Rise, Taverham
8. Nightingale Close, Taverham
9. Somerset Way, Thorpe Marriott
10. High School, Taverham
11. Beech Avenue, Taverham
12. Lloyd Road, Taverham
13. Sandy Lane, Taverham
14. Roedich Drive, Taverham
15. Windsor Chase, Taverham
16. Seton Road, Taverham
17. Tesco, Drayton
18. The Cock, Drayton
19. Carter Road, Drayton
20. King Georges Field, Drayton
21. Hurn Road, Drayton
22. Drayton Wood Road, Hellesdon
23. Margaret Close, Hellesdon
24. Hamond Road, Hellesdon
25. Hospital, Hellesdon
26. White Rose Park, Hellesdon
27. Asda, Hellesdon
28. Caley Close, Norwich
29. Parr Road, Norwich
30. Wheeler Road, Norwich
31. Shorncliffe Avenue, Norwich
32. Havers Road, Norwich
33. Stone Road, Norwich
34. Wensum Park, Norwich
35. Wingfield Road, Norwich
36. Edward Street, Norwich
37. Anglia Square, Norwich
38. Upper King Street, Norwich
39. Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
40. St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre

⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 29

Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:

Direction	First	Last	Frequency	End-to-end
Norwich to Taverham	08:50	14:55	limited service — 5 departures on weekdays	around 38 min
Taverham to Norwich	07:57	15:24	every 90 minutes	around 55 min

Departures from St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre (Norwich to Taverham, fullest pattern): 08:50, 10:25, 11:55, 13:25, 14:55

Departures from Sylvan Way, Taverham (Taverham to Norwich, fullest pattern): 07:57, 09:22, 10:54, 12:24, 13:54

Day-by-day running — Taverham to Norwich

Days	First	Last	Buses
Monday to Friday	07:57	15:24	6
Saturdays	07:54	16:54	7

First bus times — Taverham to Norwich

The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):

Stop	First bus
Sylvan Way, Taverham	07:57
Beverley Way, Taverham	07:58
Norgate Way, Taverham	08:00
Tusser Road, Taverham	08:01
Byron Road, Taverham	08:03
Victoria Road, Taverham	08:03
St Edmunds Rise, Taverham	08:05
Nightingale Close, Taverham	08:07
Somerset Way, Thorpe Marriott	08:09
High School, Taverham	08:12
Beech Avenue, Taverham	08:15
Lloyd Road, Taverham	08:18
Sandy Lane, Taverham	08:20
Roedich Drive, Taverham	08:21
Windsor Chase, Taverham	08:22
Seton Road, Taverham	08:23
Tesco, Drayton	08:26
The Cock, Drayton	08:28
Carter Road, Drayton	08:29
King Georges Field, Drayton	08:30
Hurn Road, Drayton	08:31
Drayton Wood Road, Hellesdon	08:33
Margaret Close, Hellesdon	08:34
Hamond Road, Hellesdon	08:35
Hospital, Hellesdon	08:35
White Rose Park, Hellesdon	08:36
Asda, Hellesdon	08:38
Caley Close, Norwich	08:39
Parr Road, Norwich	08:42
Wheeler Road, Norwich	08:44
Shorncliffe Avenue, Norwich	08:45
Havers Road, Norwich	08:46
Stone Road, Norwich	08:47
Wensum Park, Norwich	08:48
Wingfield Road, Norwich	08:50
Edward Street, Norwich	08:52
Anglia Square, Norwich	08:53
Upper King Street, Norwich	08:55
Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre	08:59
St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre	09:03

📍 Areas Served

Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Hellesdon, Norwich City Centre.

🔀 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 Edward Street, Norwich you can change to 29 other services, including route 10, route 10A, route 11, route 11A, route 12.

At Wingfield Road, Norwich you can change to 19 other services, including route 23, route 24, route 28, route 36, route 36A.

🔀 Connections & the Operator

Route 29 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 29 — FAQs

How long does the 29 take from Taverham to Norwich?

Around 55 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.

How often does the 29 run?

Every 90 minutes on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 07:57 and last bus 15:24 from Taverham. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays) can differ.

How much is the fare on route 29?

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 29 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.