Bus Route 50 — Norwich to Norwich: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 50 bus service runs from Norwich to Norwich, 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 50 at a Glance
| Route | 50 — Norwich to Norwich |
|---|---|
| Operator | Central Connect (Konectbus) |
| Direction | Norwich to Norwich · Norwich to Norwich |
| Stops listed | 24 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 20 minutes end to end (Norwich to Norwich) |
| Runs | Monday to Saturday |
🚌 Route 50: Stops from Norwich to Norwich
First bus from Norwich: 06:52 · last bus 18:12 · 18 departures.
- Gilman Road, Norwich
- Mousehold Infant School, Norwich
- Lavengro Road, Norwich
- Gertrude Road, Norwich
- Violet Road, Norwich
- Bellingham Court, Norwich
- Knowsley Road, Norwich
- Silver Street, Norwich
- Charlton Road, Norwich
- Magpie Road, Norwich
- Edward Street, Norwich
- Anglia Square, Norwich
- Upper King Street, Norwich
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
🚌 Route 50: Stops from Norwich to Norwich
First bus from Norwich: 06:49 · last bus 17:55 · 18 departures.
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- Tombland, Norwich
- Anglia Square, Norwich
- Cowgate, Norwich
- Silver Street, Norwich
- Anchor Street, Norwich
- Heathgate, Norwich
- Gilman Road, Norwich
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 50
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich to Norwich | 06:52 | 18:12 | every 40 minutes | around 20 min |
| Norwich to Norwich | 06:49 | 17:55 | every 40 minutes | around 16 min |
Departures from Gilman Road, Norwich (Norwich to Norwich, fullest pattern): 06:52, 07:32, 08:12, 08:52, 09:32, 10:12, 10:52, 11:32, 12:12, 12:52, 13:32, 14:12, 14:52, 15:32, 16:12, 16:52, 17:32
Departures from St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre (Norwich to Norwich, fullest pattern): 07:16, 07:56, 08:36, 09:16, 09:56, 10:36, 11:16, 11:56, 12:36, 13:16, 13:56, 14:36, 15:16, 15:56, 16:35, 17:15, 17:55
Day-by-day running — Norwich to Norwich
| Days | First | Last | Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 06:52 | 18:12 | 18 |
| Saturdays | 07:32 | 18:12 | 17 |
First bus times — Norwich to Norwich
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Gilman Road, Norwich | 06:52 |
| Mousehold Infant School, Norwich | 06:52 |
| Lavengro Road, Norwich | 06:53 |
| Gertrude Road, Norwich | 06:53 |
| Violet Road, Norwich | 06:55 |
| Bellingham Court, Norwich | 06:56 |
| Knowsley Road, Norwich | 06:58 |
| Silver Street, Norwich | 06:59 |
| Charlton Road, Norwich | 07:00 |
| Magpie Road, Norwich | 07:01 |
| Edward Street, Norwich | 07:03 |
| Anglia Square, Norwich | 07:05 |
| Upper King Street, Norwich | 07:07 |
| Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre | 07:09 |
| St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre | 07:12 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, 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 Magpie Road, Norwich you can change to 12 other services, including route 10, route 10A, route 11, route 11A, route 12.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 50 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 50 — FAQs
How long does the 50 take from Norwich to Norwich?
Around 20 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 50 run?
Every 40 minutes on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 06:52 and last bus 18:12 from Norwich. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 50?
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 50 run?
Monday to Saturday — calendars in the registered timetable: Monday to Friday, Saturdays.
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.