Bus Route 8C — Easton College to Norwich: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)
The 8C bus service runs from Easton College 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 8C at a Glance
| Route | 8C — Easton College to Norwich |
|---|---|
| Operator | Central Connect (Konectbus) |
| Direction | Easton College to Norwich |
| Stops listed | 9 stops across 1 direction(s) |
| Typical journey | Around 35 minutes end to end (Easton College to Norwich) |
| Runs | Selected days — see the day summary below |
🚌 Route 8C: Stops from Easton College to Norwich
First bus from Easton College: 16:45 · last bus 16:45 · 1 departures.
- Agricultural College, Easton College
- Elveden Close, Norwich
- Town Close Road, Norwich
- Norwich City Centre Bus Station
- Red Lion Street, Norwich City Centre
- Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
- Prince of Wales Road, Norwich
- Prince of Wales Road, Norwich
- Railway Station, Norwich
⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route 8C
Summary from the main timetable (Wed, Thu & Fri), aggregating every journey pattern of each direction:
| Direction | First | Last | Frequency | End-to-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton College to Norwich | 16:45 | 16:45 | limited service — 1 departures on weekdays | around 35 min |
Departures from Agricultural College, Easton College (Easton College to Norwich, fullest pattern): 16:45
First bus times — Easton College to Norwich
The first bus on the fullest pattern calls at its stops at these times (Wed, Thu & Fri):
| Stop | First bus |
|---|---|
| Agricultural College, Easton College | 16:45 |
| Elveden Close, Norwich | 17:00 |
| Town Close Road, Norwich | 17:05 |
| Norwich City Centre Bus Station | 17:10 |
| Red Lion Street, Norwich City Centre | 17:11 |
| Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre | 17:13 |
| Prince of Wales Road, Norwich | 17:16 |
| Prince of Wales Road, Norwich | 17:18 |
| Railway Station, Norwich | 17:20 |
📍 Areas Served
Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Norwich City Centre.
🔀 Interchanges on this Route
At Prince of Wales Road, Norwich you can change to 22 other services, including route 14, route 15, route 16, route 2, route 23.
At Town Close Road, Norwich you can change to 22 other services, including route 11, route 11A, route 12, route 14, route 15.
At Elveden Close, Norwich you can change to 19 other services, including route 11, route 11A, route 12, route 14, route 15.
At Railway Station, Norwich you can change to 16 other services, including route 14, route 15, route 16, route 2, route 25.
🔀 Connections & the Operator
Route 8C 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 8C — FAQs
How long does the 8C take from Easton College to Norwich?
Around 35 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.
How often does the 8C run?
Limited service — 1 departures on weekdays on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 16:45 and last bus 16:45 from Easton College. Services on other days of the week (Wed, Thu & Fri) can differ.
How much is the fare on route 8C?
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 8C run?
Selected days — see the day summary below — calendars in the registered timetable: Wed, Thu & Fri.
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.