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Church Lane, Gorleston (services 2, 3, 3B, 7, 8, X1, X11, also School services 901, 980, 981, 982)

Church Road Roundabout will reopen from Sunday 2nd November, although Church Lane from the roundabout to the traffic lights at Magdalen Way will remain closed until 12th November

Services 2 and X11 will return to their normal routes from the above date 

Services 3/3B, 7, 8, 901 and X1 will be diverted via Church Road, Beccles Road and Shrublands Way in both directions

Services 980, 981, 982 for East Norfolk Sixth Form College will drop off/pick up on Middleton Road (College side) and in the afternoon turn right onto Church Lane, right onto Lowestoft Road and then as normal from Lowestoft Road/A47 

The free shuttle previously provided will not operate after Saturday 1st November.

We thank passengers for their continued patience and understanding.

Read more of Church Lane, Gorleston (services 2, 3, 3B, 7, 8, X1, X11, also School services 901, 980, 981, 982)

Ayton Road / 15A & 16A / DIVERSION / 29th of October 2025 *UPDATED*

Due to an incident Ayton Road all 15/A and 16/A are diverted across the lights at Wymondham straight to/from Silfield.

During this period we will not be able to serve Harts Farm.

*UPDATED*

This has now cleared and normal route re-established.

(18:18 29/10/2025)

Read more of Ayton Road / 15A & 16A / DIVERSION / 29th of October 2025 *UPDATED*

1 & 1A / Market gates / SERVICE DISRUPTION / 29th of October 2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the following services will not run:

Service 1 from Market gates @17:00 to Lowestoft

Service 1 from Lowestoft @18:10 to Martham 19:49

Service 1A from Martham @19:50 to Market gates @20:30

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Read more of 1 & 1A / Market gates / SERVICE DISRUPTION / 29th of October 2025

Yellow Line Services (28, 29, X29) | Drayton

Yellow Line 28, 29, X29 Services

Due to roadworks expected to last until 1st December in Drayton, we will be experiencing delays of up to 30 mins and possible service cancellations as a result.

Read more of Yellow Line Services (28, 29, X29) | Drayton

St Stephens Street (stops suspension)

Roadworks in St Stephens Street, Norwich from Monday 3rd November to Sunday 9th November to allow for a new gas connection to a new shop will result in some minor delays to all services in the area due to the requirement for temporary traffic lights.

As a result stands BC  BD  BR and BQ will be suspended on these days

Charcoal Line services

These will operate from Stand R in the bus station on these days.

Purple Line services

Operating from Lakenham/Mulbarton/Long Stratton/Harleston -  services will operate via the bus station and will allow passengers to board and alight at Stand M. 

Services in the opposite direction can operate as usual via Stand BP in St Stephens Street

Norwich Bus Station stands

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Cringleford Interchange/Roundhouse Way (services 11, 11A, 12, 13, X13, 14, 14A, 15, 15A, 16, 16A, Excel (A, B, C, D)

To allow for the completion of existing works there will be changes to stopping arrangements & some closures affecting services from Monday 3rd November to Friday 19th December (estimated). Any updates relating to this will be added to this page as the project develops - please check back frequently if you use the bus interchange.

During these works there will be temporary changes to stopping arrangements in Cringleford Interchange which will apply to all bus services by all operators.

The stops at Stand B & Stand C will both be suspended to allow a safe working area - Stand B will be relocated north-west of the Dragonfly Way roundabout, and Stand C will be relocated onto the shelter at Stand A. Signage will be in place to direct passengers to the correct bus stops, and bus times will be unchanged.

We apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause to your journey.

Alternative stop locations

Read more of Cringleford Interchange/Roundhouse Way (services 11, 11A, 12, 13, X13, 14, 14A, 15, 15A, 16, 16A, Excel (A, B, C, D)

Pound Lane/Laundry Lane (services 24/24A/24B)

Due to road closures and a one way restriction related to the Thorpe St Andrew fireworks event taking place on Saturday 1st November 2025 – services 24/24A/24B will need to take a diversion route between 16:00 and 21:00

Services from Norwich will operate as usual to Thunder Lane and then onto the ring road and then directly to Sainsburys.

Services towards Norwich should operate the above route in reverse.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Read more of Pound Lane/Laundry Lane (services 24/24A/24B)

Upper Brook Street/Great Colman Street (Services 66/75)

Northgate Street, Ipswich will be closed between the junction with Carr Street and the junction with Great Coleman Street from 19:00 on Friday 31st October 2025 until midnight.

Services 66 and 75 will operate via Tacket Street, Orwell Place and Upper Orwell Street to return to usual line of route.

Unfortunately stops on Upper Brook Street and Great Coleman Street will not be served after 19:00 for the rest of the evening, passengers are advised to allow extra time and board services at Old Cattle Market bus station.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Read more of Upper Brook Street/Great Colman Street (Services 66/75)

Kirton Road, Trimley (service 73)

Due to works being undertaken by UKPN at Kirton Road, Trimley St Martin (between Kirton and the A14 junction, near the school) between Thursday 30th October 2025 and Sunday 2nd November 2025  our service 73 will divert as follows –

Towards Felixstowe

Usual route until Kirton, after leaving Kirton will operate via and A14 at end of the road. then resuming usual line of route at Howlett Way, Trimley St Martin

Towards Woodbridge

Usual route until the end of Howlett Way, Trimley St Martin.Then operating via A14 towards Ipswich to Seven Hills Interchange and return along A14 towards Felixstowe. Then via Innocence Lane to resume usual route through Kirton.

This is likley to affect the punctuality of some journeys and we apologise to customers affected by this diversion.

Read more of Kirton Road, Trimley (service 73)

Church Lane, Gorleston (services 2, 3, 3B, 7, 8, X1, X11)

Owing to these Norfolk County Council roadworks, Church Lane, Gorleston, including all arms of the roundabout, will be closed from Saturday 25th October until Saturday 1st November.

Diversions will be in place on all Gorleston services (except 1/1A) as follows: - 

Service 2: operating between William Adams Way and Burgh Road direct via Beccles Road in both directions

Services 3/3B: operating between William Adams Way and Crab Lane via Beccles Road and Shrublands Way in both directions

Service 8: operating between Southtown Road and Magdalen Way via Beccles Road and Shrublands Way in both directions

Services X1/X11/7: operating between Gorleston High Street and James Paget Hospital via Lowestoft Road, Albemarle Road, Middleton Road, Lowestoft Road in both directions

Temporary stops will be in place on Shrublands Way in both directions close to the Church Lane junction for services 3/3B and 8. Drivers will also observe all other stops on the diversion routes.

A free shuttle service will operate between approx. 07:00 and 23:00 daily to provide a link between Magdalen Estate, Shrublands Way and Gorleston High Street. (see below)

We apologise to all customers affected by these diversions, made necessary by circumstances outside our control.

Gorleston Shuttle timetable

Read more of Church Lane, Gorleston (services 2, 3, 3B, 7, 8, X1, X11)
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