Bus Route 39 — Mile Cross to Tuckswood: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 39 bus service runs from Mile Cross to Tuckswood, 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 39 at a Glance
| Route | 39 — Mile Cross to Tuckswood |
|---|---|
| Operator | First Eastern Counties |
| Direction | Mile Cross to Tuckswood · Tuckswood to Mile Cross |
| Stops listed | 51 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 43 minutes end to end (Mile Cross to Tuckswood) |
| Runs | Monday to Saturday |
🚌 Route 39: Stops from Mile Cross to Tuckswood
First bus from Mile Cross: 06:35 · last bus 17:45 · 23 departures.
- Rye Avenue, Mile Cross
- Bowers Avenue, Mile Cross
- Lefroy Road, Mile Cross
- Bowers Close, Mile Cross
- Soleme Road, Mile Cross
- Oxnead Road, Mile Cross
- Rye Close, Mile Cross
- Mecca Bingo, Norwich
- Half Mile Road, Norwich
- Penn Grove, Norwich
- Drayton Road, Norwich
- Wingfield Road, Norwich
- Edward Street, Norwich
- Anglia Square, Norwich
- Upper King Street, Norwich
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
- Langham Close, Norwich
- Mill Close, Norwich
- Hatton Road, Norwich
- Keyes Road, Norwich
- Cavell Road, Norwich
- Mansfield Lane, Lakenham
- Manthorpe Close, Lakenham
- Colburn Road, Lakenham
- Robin Hood Road, Tuckswood
🚌 Route 39: Stops from Tuckswood to Mile Cross
First bus from Tuckswood: 06:55 · last bus 18:05 · 23 departures.
- Robin Hood Road, Tuckswood
- Coleburn Road, Lakenham
- Manthorpe Close, Lakenham
- Mansfield Lane, Lakenham
- Beeching Road, Norwich
- Keyes Road, Norwich
- Southwell Road, Norwich
- Mill Close, Norwich
- Langham Close, Norwich
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- Tombland, Norwich
- Anglia Square, Norwich
- Wingfield Road, Norwich
- Drayton Road, Norwich
- Penn Grove, Norwich
- Half Mile Road, Norwich
- Mecca Bingo, Norwich
- Mile Cross Road
- Rye Avenue, Mile Cross
- Bowers Avenue, Mile Cross
- Lefroy Road, Mile Cross
- Bowers Close, Mile Cross
- Soleme Road, Mile Cross
- Oxnead Road, Mile Cross
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 39
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Cross to Tuckswood | 06:35 | 17:45 | every 30 minutes | around 43 min |
| Tuckswood to Mile Cross | 06:55 | 18:05 | every 30 minutes | around 44 min |
Departures from Rye Avenue, Mile Cross (Mile Cross to Tuckswood, fullest pattern): 06:35, 07:05, 07:35, 08:05, 08:35, 09:05, 09:35, 10:05, 10:35, 11:05, 11:35, 12:05, 12:35, 13:05, 13:35, 14:05, 14:35, 15:05, 15:40, 16:10, 16:40, 17:10, 17:45
Departures from Robin Hood Road, Tuckswood (Tuckswood to Mile Cross, fullest pattern): 17:35, 18:05
Day-by-day running — Mile Cross to Tuckswood
| Days | First | Last | Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 06:35 | 17:45 | 23 |
| Saturdays | 07:05 | 17:35 | 22 |
First bus times — Mile Cross to Tuckswood
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Rye Avenue, Mile Cross | 06:35 |
| Bowers Avenue, Mile Cross | 06:36 |
| Lefroy Road, Mile Cross | 06:37 |
| Bowers Close, Mile Cross | 06:38 |
| Soleme Road, Mile Cross | 06:38 |
| Oxnead Road, Mile Cross | 06:40 |
| Rye Close, Mile Cross | 06:42 |
| Mecca Bingo, Norwich | 06:44 |
| Half Mile Road, Norwich | 06:44 |
| Penn Grove, Norwich | 06:46 |
| Drayton Road, Norwich | 06:47 |
| Wingfield Road, Norwich | 06:48 |
| Edward Street, Norwich | 06:50 |
| Anglia Square, Norwich | 06:51 |
| Upper King Street, Norwich | 06:52 |
| Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre | 07:00 |
| St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre | 07:03 |
| Langham Close, Norwich | 07:07 |
| Mill Close, Norwich | 07:07 |
| Hatton Road, Norwich | 07:09 |
| Keyes Road, Norwich | 07:10 |
| Cavell Road, Norwich | 07:12 |
| Mansfield Lane, Lakenham | 07:13 |
| Manthorpe Close, Lakenham | 07:14 |
| Colburn Road, Lakenham | 07:15 |
| Robin Hood Road, Tuckswood | 07:18 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Norwich City Centre, Tuckswood, Mile Cross, Lakenham.
🔀 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 Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre you can change to 22 other services, including route 132, route 32, route 36, route 36A, route 36B.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 39 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 39 — FAQs
How long does the 39 take from Mile Cross to Tuckswood?
Around 43 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 39 run?
Every 30 minutes on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 06:35 and last bus 17:45 from Mile Cross. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 39?
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 39 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.