Bus Route 41 — Norwich to Halesworth: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 41 bus service runs from Norwich to Halesworth, 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 41 at a Glance
| Route | 41 — Norwich to Halesworth |
|---|---|
| Operator | First Eastern Counties |
| Direction | Norwich to Halesworth · Halesworth to Norwich |
| Stops listed | 126 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 85 minutes end to end (Halesworth to Norwich) |
| Runs | Monday to Saturday |
🚌 Route 41: Stops from Norwich to Halesworth
First bus from Norwich: 07:35 · last bus 17:35 · 11 departures.
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
- Kings Lane, Norwich
- Kensington Place, Norwich
- Cricket Ground Road, Norwich
- Stratford Drive, Norwich
- Springbank, Norwich
- Cavell Road, Lakenham
- Arminghall Lane
- The Ramblers, Framingham Earl
- Caistor Lane, Framingham Earl
- High School, Framingham Earl
- Highgrove Court, Framingham Earl
- Greenacres Drive, Framingham Earl
- Gulf Garage, Poringland
- Oak Avenue, Poringland
- Springfields, Poringland
- Saxonfields, Poringland
- Poringland Church
- Dove Lane, Poringland
- Howe Lane, Brooke
- Entrance Lane, Brooke
- White Lion, Brooke
- Village Sign, Brooke
- Bypass Bus Shelter, Kirstead
- Seething Road, Kirstead
- Norwich Road, Woodton
- Hempnall Road, Woodton
- Mill Gardens, Woodton
- Norwich Road, Woodton
- The Mermaid Inn, Hedenham
- All Hallows turn, Ditchingham
- Drapers Lane, Ditchingham
- Bus Shelter, Ditchingham
- Wood Close, Ditchingham
- Green Dragon, Bungay
- Holy Trinity Church, Bungay
- Garage, Bungay
- Garden Close, Bungay
- Annis Hill, Bungay
- Joyce Road, Bungay
- Mayfair Road, Bungay
- Queens Road, Bungay
- Hillside Road West, Bungay
- Pennyfields, Bungay
- Bardolph Road, Bungay
- Hillside Road, Bungay
- Kings Road, Bungay
- Mettingham Turn, Ilketshall St John
- Top Road, Ilketshall St Andrew
- Mill Houses, Ilketshall St Lawrence
- School, Ilketshall St Lawrence
- Bus Shelter, Stone Street
- Church Lane, Spexhall
- Broadway Drive Industrial Estate
- Water Tower, Halesworth
- Police Station, Halesworth
- Wissett Road, Halesworth
- Car Park, Halesworth
- Co-Op, Halesworth
- Garage, Halesworth
- Police Houses, Halesworth
- Shelter, Halesworth
🚌 Route 41: Stops from Halesworth to Norwich
First bus from Halesworth: 06:19 · last bus 18:00 · 13 departures.
- Shelter, Halesworth
- Nightingale Close, Halesworth
- Kennedy Avenue, Halesworth
- Walpole Road, Halesworth
- Earls Close, Halesworth
- Jermyn Way, Halesworth
- Allington Road, Halesworth
- Dukes Drive, Halesworth
- Co-Op, Halesworth
- Car Park, Halesworth
- Wissett Road, Halesworth
- Mount Pleasant, Halesworth
- Water Tower, Halesworth
- Broadway Drive Industrial Estate
- Church Lane, Spexhall
- Bus Shelter, Stone Street
- School, Ilketshall St Lawrence
- Mill Houses, Ilketshall St Lawrence
- Top Road, Ilketshall St Andrew
- Mettingham Turn, Ilketshall St John
- Kings Road, Bungay
- Queens Road, Bungay
- Hillside Road West, Bungay
- Pennyfields, Bungay
- Bardolph Road, Bungay
- Hillside Road, Bungay
- Mayfair Road, Bungay
- Joyce Road, Bungay
- Annis Hill, Bungay
- Garden Close, Bungay
- Garage, Bungay
- Butter Cross, Bungay
- Green Dragon, Bungay
- Wood Close, Ditchingham
- Bus Shelter, Ditchingham
- Drapers Lane, Ditchingham
- All Hallows turn, Ditchingham
- The Mermaid Inn, Hedenham
- Hempnall Road, Woodton
- Mill Gardens, Woodton
- Seething Road, Kirstead
- Bypass Bus Shelter, Kirstead
- Village Sign, Brooke
- White Lion, Brooke
- Entrance Lane, Brooke
- Howe Lane, Brooke
- Dove Lane, Poringland
- Poringland Church
- Springfields, Poringland
- Oak Avenue, Poringland
- Gulf Garage, Poringland
- Greenacres Drive, Poringland
- Highgrove Court, Framingham Earl
- High School, Framingham Earl
- Caistor Lane, Framingham Earl
- The Ramblers, Framingham Earl
- Arminghall Lane
- Cavell Road, Lakenham
- Springbank, Norwich
- Stratford Drive, Norwich
- Hospital Lane, Norwich
- Kensington Place, Norwich
- Sentinel House, Norwich
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — Bungay to Norwich.
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 41
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich to Halesworth | 07:35 | 17:35 | about hourly | around 80 min |
| Halesworth to Norwich | 06:19 | 18:00 | about hourly | around 85 min |
Departures from St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre (Norwich to Halesworth, fullest pattern): 07:35, 08:35, 09:35, 10:35, 11:35, 12:35, 13:35, 14:35, 15:35, 16:35, 17:35
Departures from Shelter, Halesworth (Halesworth to Norwich, fullest pattern): 06:50, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:05, 18:00
Day-by-day running — Halesworth to Norwich
| Days | First | Last | Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 06:19 | 18:00 | 13 |
| Saturdays | 08:00 | 18:00 | 11 |
First bus times — Halesworth to Norwich
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Shelter, Halesworth | 06:50 |
| Nightingale Close, Halesworth | 06:51 |
| Kennedy Avenue, Halesworth | 06:52 |
| Walpole Road, Halesworth | 06:52 |
| Earls Close, Halesworth | 06:53 |
| Jermyn Way, Halesworth | 06:54 |
| Allington Road, Halesworth | 06:54 |
| Dukes Drive, Halesworth | 06:55 |
| Co-Op, Halesworth | 06:56 |
| Car Park, Halesworth | 06:58 |
| Wissett Road, Halesworth | 06:58 |
| Mount Pleasant, Halesworth | 06:59 |
| Water Tower, Halesworth | 06:59 |
| Broadway Drive Industrial Estate | 07:00 |
| Church Lane, Spexhall | 07:03 |
| Bus Shelter, Stone Street | 07:06 |
| School, Ilketshall St Lawrence | 07:06 |
| Mill Houses, Ilketshall St Lawrence | 07:07 |
| Top Road, Ilketshall St Andrew | 07:10 |
| Mettingham Turn, Ilketshall St John | 07:11 |
| Kings Road, Bungay | 07:13 |
| Queens Road, Bungay | 07:14 |
| Hillside Road West, Bungay | 07:15 |
| Pennyfields, Bungay | 07:15 |
| Bardolph Road, Bungay | 07:16 |
| Hillside Road, Bungay | 07:17 |
| Mayfair Road, Bungay | 07:18 |
| Joyce Road, Bungay | 07:19 |
| Annis Hill, Bungay | 07:20 |
| Garden Close, Bungay | 07:22 |
| Garage, Bungay | 07:23 |
| Butter Cross, Bungay | 07:24 |
| Green Dragon, Bungay | 07:25 |
| Wood Close, Ditchingham | 07:29 |
| Bus Shelter, Ditchingham | 07:29 |
| Drapers Lane, Ditchingham | 07:30 |
| All Hallows turn, Ditchingham | 07:31 |
| The Mermaid Inn, Hedenham | 07:33 |
| Hempnall Road, Woodton | 07:37 |
| Mill Gardens, Woodton | 07:37 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Norwich City Centre, Lakenham.
🔀 Interchanges on this Route
At Sentinel House, Norwich you can change to 8 other services, including route 146, route 40, route 40A, route 41A, route 65.
At St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre you can change to 7 other services, including route 10, route 10A, route 146, route 40, route 40A.
At Springbank, Norwich you can change to 4 other services, including route 31, route 40, route 64, route 86.
At Stratford Drive, Norwich you can change to 4 other services, including route 31, route 40, route 64, route 86.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 41 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 41 — FAQs
How long does the 41 take from Halesworth to Norwich?
Around 85 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 41 run?
About hourly on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 06:19 and last bus 18:00 from Halesworth. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 41?
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 41 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.