Bus Route 57 — Norwich to Easton College: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 57 bus service runs from Norwich to Easton College, operated by Sanders Coaches. 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 57 at a Glance
| Route | 57 — Norwich to Easton College |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sanders Coaches |
| Direction | Norwich to Easton College · Easton College to Norwich |
| Stops listed | 9 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 36 minutes end to end (Norwich to Easton College) |
| Runs | Monday to Friday |
🚌 Route 57: Stops from Norwich to Easton College
First bus from Norwich: 08:22 · last bus 08:22 · 1 departures.
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
- St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- Riverside Road, Norwich
- Agricultural College, Easton College
🚌 Route 57: Stops from Easton College to Norwich
First bus from Easton College: 16:45 · last bus 16:45 · 1 departures.
- Agricultural College, Easton College
- Prince of Wales Road, Norwich
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 57
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich to Easton College | 08:22 | 08:22 | limited service — 1 departures on weekdays | around 36 min |
| Easton College to Norwich | 16:45 | 16:45 | limited service — 1 departures on weekdays | around 35 min |
Departures from Norwich City Centre Bus Station (Norwich to Easton College, fullest pattern): 08:22
Departures from Agricultural College, Easton College (Easton College to Norwich, fullest pattern): 16:45
First bus times — Norwich to Easton College
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Monday to Friday):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Norwich City Centre Bus Station | 08:22 |
| St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre | 08:24 |
| Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre | 08:28 |
| Riverside Road, Norwich | 08:32 |
| Agricultural College, Easton College | 08:58 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Norwich City Centre.
🔀 Interchanges on this Route
At St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre you can change to 16 other services, including route 23, route 24, route 37A, route 42A, route 43.
At Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre you can change to 14 other services, including route 23, route 24, route 42A, route 43, route 43A.
At Norwich City Centre Bus Station you can change to 5 other services, including route 23, route 24, route 42A, route 45, route 45A.
At Riverside Road, Norwich you can change to 4 other services, including route 25, route 26, route 26A, route UTC.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 57 is operated by Sanders Coaches — see the full Sanders Coaches 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 Sanders Coaches for this route.
- Day tickets: if you make several journeys, ask the driver about Sanders Coaches day tickets, which can beat paying capped singles.
❓ Route 57 — FAQs
How long does the 57 take from Norwich to Easton College?
Around 36 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 57 run?
Limited service — 1 departures on weekdays on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 08:22 and last bus 08:22 from Norwich. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 57?
Single fares are capped at £3 under the England fare cap (£2 from 1 January 2027). Sanders Coaches day tickets may be cheaper if you make several journeys.
What days does the 57 run?
Monday to Friday — calendars in the registered timetable: Monday to Friday.
Sources: Timetable data from Sanders Coaches / 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.