Bus Route X40 — Sheringham to Norwich: Times, Stops & Fares (2026)

The X40 bus service runs from Sheringham to Norwich, 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 X40 at a Glance

Route	X40 — Sheringham to Norwich
Operator	Sanders Coaches
Direction	Sheringham to Norwich · Norwich to Sheringham
Stops listed	91 stops across 2 direction(s)
Typical journey	Around 79 minutes end to end (Norwich to Sheringham)
Runs	Monday to Friday

🚌 Route X40: Stops from Sheringham to Norwich

First bus from Sheringham: 09:50 · last bus 16:10 · 4 departures.

1. Railway Approach, Sheringham
2. Tesco, Sheringham
3. Fishmongers Tavern, Sheringham
4. Brook Road, Sheringham
5. Britons Lane, Beeston Regis
6. Beeston Hall, Beeston Regis
7. Church Close, West Runton
8. West Runton Post Office
9. Golf Close, West Runton
10. Woodhill Park, East Runton
11. Stores, East Runton
12. Wyndham Park, East Runton
13. Clifton Park, Cromer
14. Westcliff Avenue, Cromer
15. Travel Hub, Cromer
16. Cromer Church
17. Vicarage Road, Cromer
18. Halsey House, Cromer
19. Cromer Academy
20. Station Road, Cromer
21. The Avenue, Cromer
22. Houses, Northrepps
23. New Road, Northrepps
24. Manor Farm, Northrepps
25. New Inn, Roughton
26. turn, Hanworth
27. Craft Centre, Alby
28. High Noon Road, Erpingham
29. Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon
30. Tesco Express, Hellesdon
31. Heath Crescent, Hellesdon
32. Brabazon Road, Hellesdon
33. Waldemar Avenue, Hellesdon
34. The Boundary, Mile Cross
35. Mile Cross Road
36. Mecca Bingo, Norwich
37. Half Mile Road, Norwich
38. Penn Grove, Norwich
39. Drayton Road, Norwich
40. Wingfield Road, Norwich
41. Edward Street, Norwich
42. Anglia Square, Norwich
43. Upper King Street, Norwich
44. Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
45. Norwich City Centre Bus Station

🚌 Route X40: Stops from Norwich to Sheringham

First bus from Norwich: 09:25 · last bus 15:30 · 4 departures.

1. Norwich City Centre Bus Station
2. St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre
3. Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre
4. Tombland, Norwich
5. Anglia Square
6. Wingfield Road, Norwich
7. Drayton Road, Norwich
8. Penn Grove, Norwich
9. Half Mile Road, Norwich
10. Mecca Bingo, Norwich
11. Mile Cross Road
12. The Boundary, Mile Cross
13. Mann Egerton, Hellesdon
14. Waldemar Avenue, Hellesdon
15. Brabazon Road, Hellesdon
16. Heath Crescent, Hellesdon
17. Tesco Express, Hellesdon
18. Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon
19. High Noon Road, Erpingham
20. Craft Centre, Alby
21. turn, Hanworth
22. New Inn, Roughton
23. Manor Farm, Northrepps
24. New Road, Northrepps
25. Houses, Northrepps
26. The Avenue, Cromer
27. Station Road, Cromer
28. Cromer Academy
29. Halsey House, Cromer
30. Vicarage Road, Cromer
31. The Loke, Cromer
32. Travel Hub, Cromer
33. Westcliff Avenue, Cromer
34. Clifton Park, Cromer
35. Wyndham Park, East Runton
36. Stores, East Runton
37. Woodhill Park, East Runton
38. Golf Close, West Runton
39. West Runton Post Office
40. Church Close, West Runton
41. Beeston Hall, Beeston Regis
42. Britons Lane, Beeston Regis
43. Brook Road, Sheringham
44. Anchor Close, Sheringham
45. Tesco, Sheringham
46. Railway Approach, Sheringham

⏱️ Times & Frequency — Route X40

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

Direction	First	Last	Frequency	End-to-end
Sheringham to Norwich	09:50	16:10	limited service — 4 departures on weekdays	around 76 min
Norwich to Sheringham	09:25	15:30	limited service — 4 departures on weekdays	around 79 min

Departures from Railway Approach, Sheringham (Sheringham to Norwich, fullest pattern): 09:50, 11:17, 13:00, 16:10

Departures from Norwich City Centre Bus Station (Norwich to Sheringham, fullest pattern): 09:25, 11:06, 13:10, 15:30

First bus times — Norwich to Sheringham

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	09:25
St Stephens Street, Norwich City Centre	09:27
Castle Meadow, Norwich City Centre	09:33
Tombland, Norwich	09:35
Anglia Square	09:37
Wingfield Road, Norwich	09:39
Drayton Road, Norwich	09:40
Penn Grove, Norwich	09:41
Half Mile Road, Norwich	09:42
Mecca Bingo, Norwich	09:43
Mile Cross Road	09:44
The Boundary, Mile Cross	09:46
Mann Egerton, Hellesdon	09:47
Waldemar Avenue, Hellesdon	09:47
Brabazon Road, Hellesdon	09:47
Heath Crescent, Hellesdon	09:48
Tesco Express, Hellesdon	09:49
Airport Park & Ride, Hellesdon	09:50
High Noon Road, Erpingham	10:11
Craft Centre, Alby	10:12
turn, Hanworth	10:14
New Inn, Roughton	10:17
Manor Farm, Northrepps	10:19
New Road, Northrepps	10:20
Houses, Northrepps	10:21
The Avenue, Cromer	10:22
Station Road, Cromer	10:23
Cromer Academy	10:24
Halsey House, Cromer	10:24
Vicarage Road, Cromer	10:25
The Loke, Cromer	10:26
Travel Hub, Cromer	10:30
Westcliff Avenue, Cromer	10:32
Clifton Park, Cromer	10:32
Wyndham Park, East Runton	10:33
Stores, East Runton	10:34
Woodhill Park, East Runton	10:35
Golf Close, West Runton	10:36
West Runton Post Office	10:37
Church Close, West Runton	10:38

📍 Areas Served

Within the Norwich area this service calls at stops in Norwich, Hellesdon, Norwich City Centre, Mile Cross.

🔀 Interchanges on this Route

At Tombland, Norwich you can change to 35 other services, including route 10, route 10A, route 11, route 11A, route 12.

At Wingfield Road, Norwich you can change to 20 other services, including route 23, route 24, route 28, route 29, route 36.

At Mecca Bingo, Norwich you can change to 16 other services, including route 24, route 36, route 36A, route 36B, route 37.

At Half Mile Road, Norwich you can change to 16 other services, including route 24, route 36, route 36A, route 36B, route 37.

🔀 Connections & the Operator

Route X40 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 X40 — FAQs

How long does the X40 take from Norwich to Sheringham?

Around 79 minutes end to end on the main timetable, varying with traffic, time of day and how many stops are requested.

How often does the X40 run?

Limited service — 4 departures on weekdays on the main weekday timetable, with first bus 09:25 and last bus 15:30 from Norwich. Services on other days of the week (Monday to Friday) can differ.

How much is the fare on route X40?

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 X40 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.