Bus Route 30A — Norwich to Thorpe Marriott: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)

The 30A bus service runs from Norwich to Thorpe Marriott, operated by Central Connect (Konectbus). 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 30A at a Glance

Route	30A — Norwich to Thorpe Marriott
Operator	Central Connect (Konectbus)
Direction	Norwich to Thorpe Marriott · Thorpe Marriott to Norwich
Stops listed	91 stops across 2 direction(s)
Typical journey	Around 56 minutes end to end (Thorpe Marriott to Norwich)
Runs	Monday to Friday

🚌 Route 30A: Stops from Norwich to Thorpe Marriott

First bus from Norwich: 08:45 · last bus 13:35 · 5 departures.

1. Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
2. Rampant Horse Street, Norwich City Centre
3. Charles Square, Norwich
4. Goodman Square, Norwich
5. The Dolphin, Norwich
6. Heigham Street, Norwich
7. Lidl Superstore, Norwich
8. Parr Road, Norwich
9. Whiffler Road, Norwich
10. Caley Close, Norwich
11. Asda, Hellesdon
12. White Rose Park, Hellesdon
13. Hospital, Hellesdon
14. Hamond Road, Hellesdon
15. Margaret Close, Hellesdon
16. Drayton Wood Road, Hellesdon
17. Hurn Road, Drayton
18. King Georges Field, Drayton
19. Carter Road, Drayton
20. The Cock, Drayton
21. Red Lion, Drayton
22. Hall Lane, Drayton
23. First School, Drayton
24. Cator Road, Drayton
25. Cricket Close, Thorpe Marriott
26. Castle Rise, Thorpe Marriott
27. The Otter, Thorpe Marriott
28. Ashdown Way, Thorpe Marriott
29. Hazel Close, Thorpe Marriott
30. Haverscroft Close, Thorpe Marriott
31. Roedich Drive, Taverham
32. Sandy Lane, Taverham
33. Lloyd Road, Taverham
34. Beech Avenue, Taverham
35. The Street, Attlebridge
36. Fakenham Road, Morton on the Hill
37. Norwich Road, Weston Longville
38. Porters Lane, Lenwade
39. Bus Shelter, Lenwade
40. Morse Close, Lenwade
41. Lyng Turn, Sparham
42. Church Lane, Sparham
43. Elsing Road
44. Quarry Lane, Lyng
45. The Stores, Lyng

Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — Norwich to Elsing.

🚌 Route 30A: Stops from Thorpe Marriott to Norwich

First bus from Thorpe Marriott: 09:36 · last bus 13:01 · 4 departures.

1. Elsing Road
2. Quarry Lane, Lyng
3. Port Row, Lyng
4. Lyng Turn, Sparham
5. Morse Close, Lenwade
6. Bus Shelter, Lenwade
7. Porters Lane, Lenwade
8. Norwich Road, Weston Longville
9. Fakenham Road, Morton on the Hill
10. The Street, Attlebridge
11. Beech Avenue, Taverham
12. Lloyd Road, Taverham
13. Sandy Lane, Taverham
14. Roedich Drive, Taverham
15. Windsor Chase, Taverham
16. Haverscroft Close, Thorpe Marriott
17. Hazel Close, Thorpe Marriott
18. Ashdown Way, Thorpe Marriott
19. The Otter, Thorpe Marriott
20. Castle Rise, Thorpe Marriott
21. Radcliffe Road, Thorpe Marriott
22. Cricket Close, Thorpe Marriott
23. Winners Walk, Thorpe Marriott
24. Cator Road, Drayton
25. First School, Drayton
26. Manor Farm Close, Drayton
27. The Cock, Drayton
28. Carter Road, Drayton
29. King Georges Field, Drayton
30. Hurn Road, Drayton
31. Drayton Wood Road, Hellesdon
32. Margaret Close, Hellesdon
33. Hamond Road, Hellesdon
34. Hospital, Hellesdon
35. White Rose Park, Hellesdon
36. Asda, Hellesdon
37. Caley Close, Norwich
38. Parr Road, Norwich
39. Wheeler Road, Norwich
40. Lidl Superstore, Norwich
41. The Dolphin, Norwich
42. Goodman Square, Norwich
43. Co-op, Norwich
44. Westwick Street, Norwich
45. St Andrews Hall, Norwich
46. Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre

⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 30A

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

Direction	First	Last	Frequency	End-to-end
Norwich to Thorpe Marriott	08:45	13:35	limited service — 5 departures on weekdays	around 50 min
Thorpe Marriott to Norwich	09:36	13:01	limited service — 4 departures on weekdays	around 56 min

Departures from Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre (Norwich to Thorpe Marriott, fullest pattern): 13:35

Departures from Elsing Road (Thorpe Marriott to Norwich, fullest pattern): 09:36

First bus times — Thorpe Marriott to Norwich

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

Stop	First bus
Elsing Road	09:36
Quarry Lane, Lyng	09:39
Port Row, Lyng	09:40
Lyng Turn, Sparham	09:42
Morse Close, Lenwade	09:44
Bus Shelter, Lenwade	09:45
Porters Lane, Lenwade	09:45
Norwich Road, Weston Longville	09:47
Fakenham Road, Morton on the Hill	09:49
The Street, Attlebridge	09:50
Beech Avenue, Taverham	09:57
Lloyd Road, Taverham	09:58
Sandy Lane, Taverham	09:58
Roedich Drive, Taverham	09:59
Windsor Chase, Taverham	09:59
Haverscroft Close, Thorpe Marriott	10:00
Hazel Close, Thorpe Marriott	10:01
Ashdown Way, Thorpe Marriott	10:01
The Otter, Thorpe Marriott	10:02
Castle Rise, Thorpe Marriott	10:03
Radcliffe Road, Thorpe Marriott	10:03
Cricket Close, Thorpe Marriott	10:04
Winners Walk, Thorpe Marriott	10:04
Cator Road, Drayton	10:08
First School, Drayton	10:09
Manor Farm Close, Drayton	10:09
The Cock, Drayton	10:11
Carter Road, Drayton	10:11
King Georges Field, Drayton	10:12
Hurn Road, Drayton	10:12
Drayton Wood Road, Hellesdon	10:13
Margaret Close, Hellesdon	10:14
Hamond Road, Hellesdon	10:14
Hospital, Hellesdon	10:15
White Rose Park, Hellesdon	10:16
Asda, Hellesdon	10:18
Caley Close, Norwich	10:18
Parr Road, Norwich	10:20
Wheeler Road, Norwich	10:20
Lidl Superstore, Norwich	10:21

📍 Areas Served

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

🔀 Interchanges on this Route

At Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre you can change to 8 other services, including route 20, route 21, route 23, route 24, route 28.

At Co-op, Norwich you can change to 8 other services, including route 20, route 21, route 23, route 23A, route 24.

At Wheeler Road, Norwich you can change to 5 other services, including route 23, route 28, route 29, route 30, route X29.

At Caley Close, Norwich you can change to 5 other services, including route 23, route 28, route 29, route 30, route X29.

🔀 Connections & the Operator

Route 30A is operated by Central Connect (Konectbus) — see the full Central Connect (Konectbus) 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 Central Connect (Konectbus) for this route.
• Day tickets: if you make several journeys, ask the driver about Central Connect (Konectbus) day tickets, which can beat paying capped singles.

❓ Route 30A — FAQs

How long does the 30A take from Thorpe Marriott to Norwich?

Around 56 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.

How often does the 30A run?

Limited service — 4 departures on weekdays on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 09:36 and last bus 13:01 from Thorpe Marriott. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday) can differ.

How much is the fare on route 30A?

Single fares are capped at £3 under the England fare cap (£2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect (Konectbus) day tickets may be cheaper if you make several journeys.

What days does the 30A run?

Monday to Friday — calendars in the registered timetable: Monday to Friday.

Sources: Timetable data from Central Connect (Konectbus) / 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.