Bus Route 511 — University of East Anglia to University of East Anglia: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 511 bus service runs from University of East Anglia to University of East Anglia, 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 511 is one of Norwich’s Park & Ride shuttles, linking the Costessey Park & Ride site with the city centre — see BusUpdate’s Norwich Park & Ride guide for the full network, ticket and parking picture.
🧭 Route 511 at a Glance
| Route | 511 — University of East Anglia to University of East Anglia |
|---|---|
| Operator | First Eastern Counties |
| Direction | University of East Anglia to University of East Anglia |
| Stops listed | 5 stops across 1 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 40 minutes end to end (University of East Anglia to University of East Anglia) |
| Runs | Monday to Friday |
🚌 Route 511: Stops from University of East Anglia to University of East Anglia
First bus from University of East Anglia: 06:35 · last bus 17:45 · 31 departures.
- University Drive, University of East Anglia
- Costessey Park & Ride Site, New Costessey
- University Drive, University of East Anglia
- University Drive, University of East Anglia
- Costessey Park & Ride Site, New Costessey
Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — New Costessey to University of East Anglia.
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 511
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of East Anglia to University of East Anglia | 06:35 | 17:45 | every 30 minutes | around 40 min |
Departures from University Drive, University of East Anglia (University of East Anglia to University of East Anglia, fullest pattern): 16:50, 17:10, 17:30, 17:45
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in New Costessey, University of East Anglia.
🔀 Interchanges on this Route
At University Drive, University of East Anglia you can change to 3 other services, including route 4, route 510, route 512.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 511 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 511 — FAQs
How long does the 511 take from University of East Anglia to University of East Anglia?
Around 40 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 511 run?
Every 30 minutes on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 06:35 and last bus 17:45 from University of East Anglia. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 511?
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 511 run?
Monday to Friday — calendars in the registered timetable: Monday to Friday.
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.