FirstBus have recently reviewed their network of services into Norwich. These are services that are not tendered or subsidised by NCC and so changes have been made to keep the services financially sustainable. The changes take effect from Sunday 30th August 2026
FirstBus 36/36A, 37, 38, 38A, 38B, 39 (Purple line)
36A extended to cover greater area of Harleston. 36 and 36A evening services to now be covered by Central Connect following retendering.
An additional early journey from Long Stratton to city centre through to Horsford.
Hellesdon 37 services to terminate at city centre rather than going through to Mulbarton, which will be served by service 38.
The northern section of service 38 will now serve the new Airport link road at peak times. This does mean that Ives Road will now only have an hourly off peak service (reduced frequency) although there are nearby Orange line services available through the day.
FirstBus 13/X13 (Turquoise line)
The Turquoise line will disappear but the majority of its route will be served by making changes to the Orange and Green lines (see below).
Constitution Hill in Norwich will no longer be served however alternative services are provided by Sanders Coaches.
Attleborough will be served by extending service 14 from Wymondham.
FirstBus 20,21 (Orange line)
Spixworth (previously served by the Turquoise line) will be served by extending the Orange line beyond Old Catton, with new connections to West Earlham, Bowthorpe and NNUH and additional evening services.
Sunday services to Spixworth are increased to every 30 minutes.
Frequency through the Fiddlewood Estate increased to every 30 minutes but St Faith’s Lane frequency reduced to every 30 minutes.
FirstBus 14/14A, 15/15A, 16 16/A, 17 (Green line)
Frequency increase to every 15 minutes Monday – Saturday from Wymondham to Norwich, however some small areas of the town will not be served.
Harts Farm Estate will no longer be directly served due to low demand however they can access services from nearby Norwich Road. In return more areas in Wymondham will now have connections to Wymondham rail station.
Service 17, Broadland Gate, replaced by service 15 and 16 with peak journeys serving Broadland Business Park on weekdays. Yarmouth Road, Norwich section increased frequency to every 15 minutes.
FirstBus 40/40A, 41, 41A, X41 (Charcoal line)
Frequency from Bungay reduced to hourly off peak, Monday to Saturday, based on passenger demand.
FirstBus Excel A, B, C, D
More time added for Easton diversion due to National Highways works.
FirstBus 2, 3
Great Yarmouth to Barrack estate frequency increased to up to every 15 minutes Monday – Saturday.
Gorleston to Bradwell frequency remains at every 30 minutes.
Great Yarmouth to Burgh Castle and James Paget Hospital reduced to an hourly service Monday – Saturday due to low passenger demand.