Bus Route 82 — Norwich to Roydon: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 82 bus service runs from Norwich to Roydon, operated by Central Connect. 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 82 at a Glance
| Route | 82 — Norwich to Roydon |
|---|---|
| Operator | Central Connect |
| Direction | Norwich to Roydon · Roydon to Norwich |
| Stops listed | 91 stops across 2 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 65 minutes end to end (Norwich to Roydon) |
| Runs | Daily |
🚌 Route 82: Stops from Norwich to Roydon
First bus from Norwich: 08:55 · last bus 22:20 · 10 departures.
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
- St Stephens Square, Norwich
- Ipswich Grove, Norwich
- Campus, Norwich City College
- Harford Manor School, Norwich
- Oak Tree, Tuckswood
- Lyhart Road, Tuckswood
- Locksley Road, Tuckswood
- Holiday Inn
- Marsh Harrier Inn, South Tuckswood
- Ipswich Road Tesco, South Tuckswood
- Harford Park & Ride
- Hall, Dunston
- SugarBeat Eating House, Swainsthorpe
- Brick Kiln Lane, Swainsthorpe
- Flordon Road, Newton Flotman
- Cargate Lane, Newton Flotman
- Tasburgh Road, Saxlingham Thorpe
- High Road Farm, Upper Tasburgh
- The Countryman, Upper Tasburgh
- Brands Lane, Stratton St Michael
- St Michaels Road, Long Stratton
- Hill Farm Road, Long Stratton
- The Plain, Long Stratton
- Ice House Court, Long Stratton
- Police Station, Long Stratton
- Lime Tree Avenue, Long Stratton
- Stony Lane, Tivetshall St Margaret
- Tivetshall Turn, Tivetshall St Margaret
- Rectory Road, Tivetshall St Mary
- Dickleburgh church
- Norwich Road, Thelveton
- Primary School, Scole
- Karen Close, Scole
- Cedar House, Scole
- Rose Lane, Diss
- Station Road, Diss
- Whytehead Gardens, Diss
- Diss Bus Station
- Roydon Road, Diss
- Scholars Walk, Diss
- Hall Hills, Diss
- Greenacres, Diss
- Roydon Village Hall
- Copeman Road, Roydon
- Waterloo Avenue, Roydon
Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — Norwich to Long Stratton; Diss to Roydon.
🚌 Route 82: Stops from Roydon to Norwich
First bus from Roydon: 07:35 · last bus 21:05 · 11 departures.
- Waterloo Avenue, Roydon
- Roydon Village Hall
- Greenacres, Diss
- Hall Hills, Diss
- Scholars Walk
- Roydon Road, Diss
- Diss Bus Station
- Whytehead Gardens, Diss
- Waveney Road, Diss
- Diss Rail Station
- Ensign Way, Diss
- Mission Court, Diss
- Cedar House, Scole
- Karen Close, Scole
- Primary School, Scole
- Norwich Road, Thelveton
- Dickleburgh church
- Rectory Road, Tivetshall St Mary
- Tivetshall Turn, Pulham Market
- Stony Lane, Tivetshall St Margaret
- Lime Tree Avenue, Long Stratton
- Police Station, Long Stratton
- Ice House Court, Long Stratton
- The Plain, Long Stratton
- Hill Farm Road, Long Stratton
- St Michaels Road, Long Stratton
- Brands Lane, Stratton St Michael
- The Countryman, Upper Tasburgh
- High Road Farm, Lower Tasburgh
- Tasburgh Road, Saxlingham Thorpe
- Theatre School, Newton Flotman
- Brick Kiln Lane, Swainsthorpe
- SugarBeat Eating House, Swainsthorpe
- Hall, Dunston
- Ipswich Road Tesco, South Tuckswood
- Marsh Harrier Inn, South Tuckswood
- Holiday Inn
- Locksley Road, Tuckswood
- Lyhart Road, Tuckswood
- Oak Tree, Tuckswood
- Harford Manor School, Norwich
- Campus, Norwich City College
- Ipswich Grove, Norwich
- St Stephens Square, Norwich
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
Some journeys on this direction run a shorter working — Long Stratton to Norwich; Diss to Norwich.
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 82
Summary from the main timetable (Monday to Friday), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich to Roydon | 08:55 | 22:20 | about hourly | around 65 min |
| Roydon to Norwich | 07:35 | 21:05 | about hourly | around 66 min |
Departures from Norwich City Centre Bus Station (Norwich to Roydon, fullest pattern): 22:20
Departures from Waterloo Avenue, Roydon (Roydon to Norwich, fullest pattern): 07:35, 09:35, 10:35, 11:35, 12:35, 13:35, 17:05, 21:05
Day-by-day running — Norwich to Roydon
| Days | First | Last | Buses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 08:55 | 22:20 | 10 |
| Saturdays | 09:55 | 22:20 | 6 |
| Sundays | 09:00 | 18:00 | 8 |
First bus times — Norwich to Roydon
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 | 22:20 |
| St Stephens Square, Norwich | 22:21 |
| Ipswich Grove, Norwich | 22:22 |
| Campus, Norwich City College | 22:23 |
| Harford Manor School, Norwich | 22:24 |
| Oak Tree, Tuckswood | 22:25 |
| Lyhart Road, Tuckswood | 22:26 |
| Locksley Road, Tuckswood | 22:26 |
| Holiday Inn | 22:27 |
| Marsh Harrier Inn, South Tuckswood | 22:27 |
| Ipswich Road Tesco, South Tuckswood | 22:28 |
| Harford Park & Ride | 22:30 |
| Hall, Dunston | 22:32 |
| SugarBeat Eating House, Swainsthorpe | 22:34 |
| Brick Kiln Lane, Swainsthorpe | 22:35 |
| Flordon Road, Newton Flotman | 22:40 |
| Cargate Lane, Newton Flotman | 22:40 |
| Tasburgh Road, Saxlingham Thorpe | 22:42 |
| High Road Farm, Upper Tasburgh | 22:43 |
| The Countryman, Upper Tasburgh | 22:44 |
| Brands Lane, Stratton St Michael | 22:47 |
| St Michaels Road, Long Stratton | 22:48 |
| Hill Farm Road, Long Stratton | 22:49 |
| The Plain, Long Stratton | 22:50 |
| Ice House Court, Long Stratton | 22:51 |
| Police Station, Long Stratton | 22:51 |
| Lime Tree Avenue, Long Stratton | 22:52 |
| Stony Lane, Tivetshall St Margaret | 22:54 |
| Tivetshall Turn, Tivetshall St Margaret | 22:55 |
| Rectory Road, Tivetshall St Mary | 22:56 |
| Dickleburgh church | 23:00 |
| Norwich Road, Thelveton | 23:03 |
| Primary School, Scole | 23:06 |
| Karen Close, Scole | 23:07 |
| Cedar House, Scole | 23:08 |
| Rose Lane, Diss | 23:09 |
| Station Road, Diss | 23:09 |
| Whytehead Gardens, Diss | 23:10 |
| Diss Bus Station | 23:17 |
| Roydon Road, Diss | 23:18 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Norwich City Centre, Tuckswood, South Tuckswood, Norwich City College, Harford.
🔀 Interchanges on this Route
At St Stephens Square, Norwich you can change to 28 other services, including route 1, route 11, route 11A, route 12, route 132.
At Campus, Norwich City College you can change to 14 other services, including route 1, route 132, route 1A, route 32, route 36.
At Marsh Harrier Inn, South Tuckswood you can change to 11 other services, including route 1, route 132, route 1A, route 32, route 36.
At Ipswich Grove, Norwich you can change to 10 other services, including route 1, route 132, route 1A, route 32, route 36.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 82 is operated by Central Connect — see the full Central Connect 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 for this route.
- Day tickets: if you make several journeys, ask the driver about Central Connect day tickets, which can beat paying capped singles.
❓ Route 82 — FAQs
How long does the 82 take from Norwich to Roydon?
Around 65 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 82 run?
About hourly on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 08:55 and last bus 22:20 from Norwich. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 82?
Single fares are capped at £3 under the England fare cap (£2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect day tickets may be cheaper if you make several journeys.
What days does the 82 run?
Daily — calendars in the registered timetable: Monday to Friday, Saturdays, Sundays.
Sources: Timetable data from Central Connect / 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.