Bus Route 853 — Old Catton to Hoveton: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)

The 853 bus service runs from Old Catton to Hoveton, 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 853 at a Glance

Route	853 — Old Catton to Hoveton
Operator	Central Connect (Konectbus)
Direction	Old Catton to Hoveton · Hoveton to Sprowston
Stops listed	58 stops across 2 direction(s)
Typical journey	Around 43 minutes end to end (Old Catton to Hoveton)
Runs	Selected days — see the day summary below

🚌 Route 853: Stops from Old Catton to Hoveton

First bus from Old Catton: 07:27 · last bus 07:27 · 1 departures.

1. Parkland Road, Old Catton
2. The Woodman, Sprowston
3. North Walsham Road, Sprowston
4. Edwards Road, Sprowston
5. Pioneer Road, Sprowston
6. Windsor Park Gardens, Sprowston
7. Proctor Road, Sprowston
8. Longe Road, Old Catton
9. Desmond Drive, Old Catton
10. Beeston Lane, Spixworth
11. Arthurton Road, Spixworth
12. opposite Bus Shelter, Spixworth
13. Mill Road, Frettenham
14. Freyden Way, Frettenham
15. school, Frettenham
16. Mayton Avenue, Frettenham
17. Mill Road, Frettenham
18. Russell Avenue, Spixworth
19. James Green Close, Spixworth
20. Crostwick Lane, Spixworth
21. Stone Hill Shelter, Rackheath
22. Green Man, Rackheath
23. Keys Drive, Wroxham
24. Park Road, Wroxham
25. The Avenues, Wroxham
26. Social Club, Wroxham
27. Bridge Board Close, Wroxham
28. Roys Department Store, Hoveton
29. Broadland High School, Hoveton

🚌 Route 853: Stops from Hoveton to Sprowston

First bus from Hoveton: 15:10 · last bus 15:10 · 1 departures.

1. Broadland High School, Hoveton
2. Roys Department Store, Hoveton
3. Bridge Board Close, Wroxham
4. Social Club, Wroxham
5. The Avenues, Wroxham
6. Park Road, Wroxham
7. Keys Drive, Wroxham
8. Green Man, Rackheath
9. Stone Hill Shelter, Rackheath
10. Crostwick Lane, Spixworth
11. James Green Close, Spixworth
12. St Peters Way, Spixworth
13. Buxton Road, Spixworth
14. Mill Road, Frettenham
15. Freyden Way, Frettenham
16. school, Frettenham
17. Mayton Avenue, Frettenham
18. Mill Road, Frettenham
19. Bus Shelter, Spixworth
20. Arthurton Road, Spixworth
21. Beeston Lane, Spixworth
22. Desmond Drive, Old Catton
23. Longe Road, Old Catton
24. Proctor Road, Sprowston
25. Windsor Park Gardens, Sprowston
26. Pioneer Road, Sprowston
27. Edwards Road, Sprowston
28. North Walsham Road, Sprowston
29. Parkland Road, Sprowston

⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 853

Summary from the main timetable (Weds), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:

Direction	First	Last	Frequency	End-to-end
Old Catton to Hoveton	07:27	07:27	limited service — 1 departures on weekdays	around 43 min
Hoveton to Sprowston	15:10	15:10	limited service — 1 departures on weekdays	around 43 min

Departures from Parkland Road, Old Catton (Old Catton to Hoveton, fullest pattern): 07:27

Departures from Broadland High School, Hoveton (Hoveton to Sprowston, fullest pattern): 15:10

First bus times — Old Catton to Hoveton

The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Weds):

Stop	First bus
Parkland Road, Old Catton	07:27
The Woodman, Sprowston	07:27
North Walsham Road, Sprowston	07:28
Edwards Road, Sprowston	07:29
Pioneer Road, Sprowston	07:30
Windsor Park Gardens, Sprowston	07:31
Proctor Road, Sprowston	07:31
Longe Road, Old Catton	07:32
Desmond Drive, Old Catton	07:32
Beeston Lane, Spixworth	07:34
Arthurton Road, Spixworth	07:35
opposite Bus Shelter, Spixworth	07:36
Mill Road, Frettenham	07:39
Freyden Way, Frettenham	07:40
school, Frettenham	07:41
Mayton Avenue, Frettenham	07:42
Mill Road, Frettenham	07:43
Russell Avenue, Spixworth	07:50
James Green Close, Spixworth	07:51
Crostwick Lane, Spixworth	07:52
Stone Hill Shelter, Rackheath	07:59
Green Man, Rackheath	08:00
Keys Drive, Wroxham	08:05
Park Road, Wroxham	08:05
The Avenues, Wroxham	08:06
Social Club, Wroxham	08:06
Bridge Board Close, Wroxham	08:07
Roys Department Store, Hoveton	08:08
Broadland High School, Hoveton	08:10

📍 Areas Served

Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Sprowston, Old Catton.

🔀 Interchanges on this Route

At Desmond Drive, Old Catton you can change to 4 other services, including route 20, route 21, route 54, route 55B.

At Parkland Road, Old Catton you can change to 4 other services, including route 20, route 54, route 55B, route X55.

At Pioneer Road, Sprowston you can change to 3 other services, including route 20, route 55B, route X55.

At Edwards Road, Sprowston you can change to 3 other services, including route 20, route 55B, route X55.

🔀 Connections & the Operator

Route 853 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 853 — FAQs

How long does the 853 take from Old Catton to Hoveton?

Around 43 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.

How often does the 853 run?

Limited service — 1 departures on weekdays on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 07:27 and last bus 07:27 from Old Catton. Services on other days of the week (Weds) can differ.

How much is the fare on route 853?

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 853 run?

Selected days — see the day summary below — calendars in the registered timetable: Weds.

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.