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1, 1A
- Revised service starts in 2 days
The service 1, 1A has disruptions

Long Stratton to Norwich

via Newton Flotman & Ipswich Road

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Network Changes
  
  11th - 22nd Jul 2026
  
  There are timetable changes to Norwich Park&Ride as well as a number of routes running to/from Diss from Sunday 19th July. Please check timetables before travelling.
  More information
- DISS A1066 Diss Road - closed from 6th July to 2nd August
  
  6th Jul 2026 - 2nd Aug 2026
  
  Due to Cadent gas main works, Diss Road will be closed from Monday 6th July to Sunday 2nd August.
  
  During this time, services 1A, 81 & 82 will be operating on diversion via Stuston Road, A143 & A140 in both directions and will experience slight delays as a result. For safety reasons, these services will be unable to serve Diss Rail Station for the duration of these works.
  
  Service 84 will also be on diversion, but no stops will be missed on this service.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your journey.
2, 2A

The service 2, 2A has disruptions

Potter Heigham to Norwich & Eaton

via Horning, Wroxham, Salhouse, Rackheath, Dussindale & Norwich Rail Station

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Route 2A (formally 717) - Winterton/Hemsby/Martham to Norwich - Saturday service
  
  3rd - 18th Jul 2026
  
  Contrary to a recent misleading press report we can confirm that the 717 Saturday bus between Winterton/Hemsby/Martham to Norwich is still in operation and has been renumbered to 2A in line with other services in the area.
  
  From NORWICH buses leave at 0905 and 1545 from St Stephens Street and from WINTERTON they leave at 1010 and 1650, HEMSBY (Kingsway) at 1025 and 1705 and MARTHAM at 1033 and 1713.
  
  Full details of all intermediate stops are available on our website. We would like to apologise for any confusion caused by the press report.
- WROXHAM ROAD city-bound - closed until Saturday 18th July
  
  29th Jun 2026 - 18th Jul 2026
  
  Due to a city-bound road closure on Wroxham Road, between Atlantic Avenue & Blue Boar Lane - service 2A (Saturdays only) and 10 will be on diversion.
  
  From Wroxham towards Norwich, services will operate via the Broadland Northway (A1270), Salhouse Road & Blue Boar Lane to then resume normal route at Linacre Avenue.
  
  From Norwich towards Wroxham, services will operate a normal route but due to peak-time congestion in the area, they will be unable to serve Blue Boar Tesco. Any passengers wishing to travel on the 10 should board at the stop on Blue Boar Lane itself.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause to your journey.
3, 3B, 3C

Watton to Norwich

via Carbrooke (3C), Hingham, Barnham Broom (3B) & N&NU Hospital

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
4, 4A

The service 4, 4A has disruptions

Dereham to Norwich

via Yaxham, Mattishall, Easton, Longwater Retail Park, N&NU Hospital & University

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- A47 EASTON ROUNDABOUT - confirmation of route 4 diversion & ticket acceptance
  
  26th Jun 2026 - 31st Dec 2026
  
  **UPDATE 03/07 - Due to issues relating to bus access on Dunham Road (private land), we are having to slightly modify our diversion route from Sunday 5th July. Please see the webpage linked for the latest maps and diversions. We will use the Dunham Road diversion until the end of service on Saturday 4th July.**
  
  We have finalised our plans for the upcoming National Highways partial closure of the Easton Roundabout. Full details are available at https://www.central-connect.co.uk/easton-roadworks, but have additionally been summarised below for your convenience.
  
  In summary:
  - Service 4/4A will continue to serve Easton as normal, but from 1st July services towards Norwich cannot serve Marlingford Road. From 1st August, all services cannot serve Marlingford Road. Services 4/4A will accept all FirstBus tickets for travel to/from Easton, either towards Dereham or towards Longwater & Norwich.
  - A temporary stop will be available on Bawburgh Road for easier access for Easton College through the day.
  - Service 8C will accept FirstBus tickets for travel to/from Easton College only, to support affected college students.
  - The last 8 service (23:30 Rail Station/23:40 Bus Station Mon-Sat, 18:50 Rail Station/19:00 Bus Station Sun & Holidays) will serve Easton on request to any FirstBus ticket holders, to ensure nobody gets stranded in the city after the last 4 & Excel have both left.
  - In September, we will look to introduce new service 34, allowing a 30 minute off-peak frequency between Easton and Norwich to bring the frequency back towards what it was. We will also look at modifications to service 4's timetable to better suit student and commuter arrival times in Norwich. We will announce more details in due course.
  
  We know that these National Highways works will be extremely disruptive to bus users in Easton, and hope that while not perfect, our mitigations with the announcement of service 34 and Norfolk County Council's funding for Excel ticket acceptance help to keep you connected as best as possible through these works.
  More information
5

Rackheath to Norwich

via Salhouse Road

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
6, 60

Watton to Norwich

via Great Ellingham (60), Hingham (6), Wymondham & Hethersett

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
8, 8A, 8C, 888

The service 8, 8A, 8C, 888 has disruptions

Toftwood & Dereham to Norwich

operating fast via the A47

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Routes 8 & 11 - SHIPDHAM ROAD Toftwood - notification of closure for utility works - end of July 2026 for 4 weeks
  
  8th Jul 2026 onwards
  
  We have had notification that Shipdham Road in Toftwood will be closed for a number of weeks from the end of July for utility works. We are currently working with Norfolk County Highways to establish what effect this is going to have on bus services serving this area and once final plans are set further announcements will be made. It is our intention to continue to provide bus services in Toftwood throughout this closure period albeit with some modification. Thank you in advance of your understanding.
9

Cringleford & Eaton Park to Pilson Green

via Norwich, Pilling Park & The Plumsteads

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
10

The service 10 has disruptions

Catfield & Stalham to Norwich

via Wroxham & Sprowston (Linacre Avenue)

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- WROXHAM ROAD city-bound - closed until Saturday 18th July
  
  29th Jun 2026 - 18th Jul 2026
  
  Due to a city-bound road closure on Wroxham Road, between Atlantic Avenue & Blue Boar Lane - service 2A (Saturdays only) and 10 will be on diversion.
  
  From Wroxham towards Norwich, services will operate via the Broadland Northway (A1270), Salhouse Road & Blue Boar Lane to then resume normal route at Linacre Avenue.
  
  From Norwich towards Wroxham, services will operate a normal route but due to peak-time congestion in the area, they will be unable to serve Blue Boar Tesco. Any passengers wishing to travel on the 10 should board at the stop on Blue Boar Lane itself.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause to your journey.
10A

Heartsease to Norwich

via Sprowston (Corbet Avenue)

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
11, 11A

The service 11, 11A has disruptions

Dereham to Watton & Swaffham

via Toftwood, Shipdham, Ashill, Necton & Sporle

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Routes 8 & 11 - SHIPDHAM ROAD Toftwood - notification of closure for utility works - end of July 2026 for 4 weeks
  
  8th Jul 2026 onwards
  
  We have had notification that Shipdham Road in Toftwood will be closed for a number of weeks from the end of July for utility works. We are currently working with Norfolk County Highways to establish what effect this is going to have on bus services serving this area and once final plans are set further announcements will be made. It is our intention to continue to provide bus services in Toftwood throughout this closure period albeit with some modification. Thank you in advance of your understanding.
12

Dereham to Highfield Road & Moorgate

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
13, 13S

Dereham to Swanton Morley

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
14

Ipswich to Gippeswyk Park

via Rail Station & Chantry

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
17

West Bradenham to Dereham

via Shipdham, Hingham & Thuxton

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
18

Bawdeswell to Dereham

via Bintree, Foulsham, Hindolveston, Guist & North Elmham

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
19

The service 19 has disruptions

Wroxham to Aylsham & Dereham

via Coltishall, Buxton, Reepham & Sparham

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Service 19 - unable to serve North Tuddenham until further notice
  
  27th Apr 2026 onwards
  
  Due to National Highways works to upgrade the A47 to a dual carriageway, they have implemented a full road closure on Lyng Road, between Lyng & North Tuddenham.
  
  As a result, service 19 will operate via Elsing, the A1067 & B1077 through Swanton Morley and will not be able to serve stops in North Tuddenham as a result. All other stops will be served as normal.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your journey.
21, 21A, 22

Fakenham to Dereham

via Guist (21), Colkirk (22), North Elmham, Beetley & Gressenhall

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
23, 24, 25

Peterborough to Alwalton Hill

via Thorpe Meadows (23), Woodston (24/25), Orton Waterville & Lynch Wood (23/24)

Operated by Central Connect
26, 26A

Peterborough to Yaxley

via Thorpe Road, Serpentine Green, Lodge Way, Farcet (Mon-Fri) & Fletton Avenue (Mon-Fri)

Operated by Central Connect
30A

Lyng & Thorpe Marriott to Norwich

via Drayton, Hellesdon & Heigham Street

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
35

The Nest to Norwich Rail Station & Carrow Park

via Norwich Airport, Aylsham Road & Norwich City Centre

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
50

Mousehold to Norwich

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
61, 62

Watton to Thetford (61) / Attleborough (62)

via Caston, Great Hockham (61), East Wretham (61) & Great Ellingham (62)

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
64

Harleston & Wacton to Norwich

via Long Stratton, Alburgh, Topcroft, Hempnall, Shotesham, Stoke Holy Cross or Poringland & City Road

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
65

The service 65 has disruptions

Claxton & Surlingham to Norwich

via Rockland St Mary

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- ROCKLAND ST MARY Bramerton Lane - emergency road closure affecting service 65
  
  16th - 21st Jul 2026
  
  Due to emergency Anglian Water works taking place on Bramerton Lane, service 65 will be modified until further notice, with services operating as follows.
  
  The 07:23 & 09:23 from Claxton and 13:10 & 18:20 from Norwich will operate as normal into Surlingham, serving all stops before operating via Bramerton Road/Surlingham Road. We will be unable to serve the stops listed above on this journey. The 13:10 & 18:20 journeys will not be able to serve the 'School Lane' stop in Surlingham but will serve all other stops.
  
  The 09:00 from Norwich & 19:00 from Claxton will operate non-stop between the triangle junction at the north of Bramerton through to the Surlingham Lane stops in Rockland St Mary, with no service to the above stops.
  
  The 10:10, 11:10, 12:20, 14:25, 16:10 & 17:25 from Norwich, plus the 10:34, 11:34, 12:34, 14:49, 16:39 & 17:49 from Surlingham will all be operating on a revised loop. Services will operate between Bramerton & Surlingham directly via Surlingham Road/Bramerton Road. **These journeys will be unable to serve any stops in Rockland St Mary, as well as the stops listed above**
  
  Any passengers from Bramerton are advised that all services will be stopping at the triangle junction of Surlingham Road/Kirby Road/The Street and are advised to wait here for their bus service.
  
  We apologise for the continued disruption to your bus service, unfortunately in this instance we have no notice of the closure and have had to work quickly to put this plan in place.
70, 70A
- Revised service starts in 2 days
The service 70, 70A has disruptions

Diss to Bury St Edmunds

via Botesdale, Stanton & Ixworth

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Network Changes
  
  11th - 22nd Jul 2026
  
  There are timetable changes to Norwich Park&Ride as well as a number of routes running to/from Diss from Sunday 19th July. Please check timetables before travelling.
  More information
72

Gislingham to Diss

via Thornham Magna & Eye

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
73, 73A
- Revised service starts in 2 days
The service 73, 73A has disruptions

Garboldisham to Bury St Edmunds

via Coney Weston, Bardwell, Stanton, Walsham-le-Willows & Pakenham

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Network Changes
  
  11th - 22nd Jul 2026
  
  There are timetable changes to Norwich Park&Ride as well as a number of routes running to/from Diss from Sunday 19th July. Please check timetables before travelling.
  More information
74, 74A

Eye to Ipswich

via Thorndon, Debenham (74), Mendlesham (74A) & Claydon

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
75, 75A

Diss to Eye

via Brome (75), Wortham (75A) & Mellis (75A)

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
81
- Revised service starts in 2 days
The service 81 has disruptions

Diss to Harleston & Beccles

via Scole, Brockdish, Needham, Earsham, Bungay & Geldeston

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Network Changes
  
  11th - 22nd Jul 2026
  
  There are timetable changes to Norwich Park&Ride as well as a number of routes running to/from Diss from Sunday 19th July. Please check timetables before travelling.
  More information
- DISS A1066 Diss Road - closed from 6th July to 2nd August
  
  6th Jul 2026 - 2nd Aug 2026
  
  Due to Cadent gas main works, Diss Road will be closed from Monday 6th July to Sunday 2nd August.
  
  During this time, services 1A, 81 & 82 will be operating on diversion via Stuston Road, A143 & A140 in both directions and will experience slight delays as a result. For safety reasons, these services will be unable to serve Diss Rail Station for the duration of these works.
  
  Service 84 will also be on diversion, but no stops will be missed on this service.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your journey.
82
- Revised service starts in 2 days
The service 82 has disruptions

Roydon to Norwich

via Diss, Scole, Dickleburgh, Long Stratton & Harford Park & Ride

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Network Changes
  
  11th - 22nd Jul 2026
  
  There are timetable changes to Norwich Park&Ride as well as a number of routes running to/from Diss from Sunday 19th July. Please check timetables before travelling.
  More information
- DISS A1066 Diss Road - closed from 6th July to 2nd August
  
  6th Jul 2026 - 2nd Aug 2026
  
  Due to Cadent gas main works, Diss Road will be closed from Monday 6th July to Sunday 2nd August.
  
  During this time, services 1A, 81 & 82 will be operating on diversion via Stuston Road, A143 & A140 in both directions and will experience slight delays as a result. For safety reasons, these services will be unable to serve Diss Rail Station for the duration of these works.
  
  Service 84 will also be on diversion, but no stops will be missed on this service.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your journey.
83

Diss to Bressingham

via Roydon

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
84

The service 84 has disruptions

The Pulhams to Diss

via Dickleburgh & Scole

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- DISS A1066 Diss Road - closed from 6th July to 2nd August
  
  6th Jul 2026 - 2nd Aug 2026
  
  Due to Cadent gas main works, Diss Road will be closed from Monday 6th July to Sunday 2nd August.
  
  During this time, services 1A, 81 & 82 will be operating on diversion via Stuston Road, A143 & A140 in both directions and will experience slight delays as a result. For safety reasons, these services will be unable to serve Diss Rail Station for the duration of these works.
  
  Service 84 will also be on diversion, but no stops will be missed on this service.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to your journey.
100

Cambridge Research Park to Cambridge

via Waterbeach, Waterbeach Station (for London) & Fen Ditton

Operated by Central Connect
482

Diss to Framlingham

via Eye, Stradbroke, Laxfield & Badingham

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
512

The service 512 has disruptions

Airport Park & Ride to UEA & N&NU Hospital

via Hellesdon, Sweet Briar Retail Park & Larkman Lane

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Diversion 512
  
  13th - 17th Jul 2026
  
  Due to the road closure on Larkman Lane, This Bus will be diverted via ring road and Earlham green lane in both directions, Bus stops that can be served are Earlham green lane and Bowthorpe rd . We apologise for any inconvenience caused
- Diversion on 512
  
  Today 06:39 - 22nd Jul 2026
  
  Due to Larkman Lane being closed, this service will be diverted via Earlham Green Lane, Bowthorpe Rd and the Ring Road. Apologies for the inconvenience
f3

Barton Bendish to Swaffham

part of the flexibus+ network

Operated by Central Connect
PR2
- Revised service starts in 2 days
The service PR2 has disruptions

Harford P&R to Norwich

part of the Norwich Park & Ride network

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Network Changes
  
  11th - 22nd Jul 2026
  
  There are timetable changes to Norwich Park&Ride as well as a number of routes running to/from Diss from Sunday 19th July. Please check timetables before travelling.
  More information
PR3
- Revised service starts in 2 days
The service PR3 has disruptions

Postwick P&R to Norwich

part of the Norwich Park & Ride network

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
- Network Changes
  
  11th - 22nd Jul 2026
  
  There are timetable changes to Norwich Park&Ride as well as a number of routes running to/from Diss from Sunday 19th July. Please check timetables before travelling.
  More information
41

Sudbury to Clare

via Long Melford, Glemsford & Cavendish

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
42, 42A

Bury St Edmunds to Sudbury & Braintree

via Sicklesmere, Alpheton, Long Melton, Great Cornard (42A), Sible Hedingham, Halstead & Gosfield or Conies Road

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
43, 43A, 43B, X43

Bury St Edmunds to Sudbury & Colchester

via Sicklesmere, Lavenham, Long Melford, Great Cornard, Assington, Leavenheath (43A/43B), Nayland (43/43B), Horkesley Heath & Colchester Hospital

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
44, 44A

The service 44, 44A has disruptions

Sudbury to Colchester

via Bures & West Bergholt

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
- Chapel road closure West Bergholt
  
  Today 05:33 - 23:00
  
  due to Chapel road being closed the 44A service will continue on the main road as a normal 44 service
45

Bury St Edmunds to Sudbury

via Hawstead, Lawshall & Long Melford

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
47

Bury St Edmunds to Clare

via Whepstead, Glemsford & Cavendish

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
47A

Sudbury to Bury St Edmunds

via Long Melford, Glemsford, Rede, Whepstead & Horringer

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
49

Acton Lane Estate to Sudbury

via Sudbury Tesco

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
50

The service 50 has disruptions

Sudbury to Hadleigh

via Boxford, extending to Ipswich on Sundays

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
- reduced service on the 12.26 and 12.55 50 service
  
  Today 12:56 - 23:59
  
  due to the delay in the bus arriving to Sudbury the 12.26 will only travel up to Boxford where it will turn around and head back to Sudbury
  
  the 12.55 service will now be leaving from Boxford
  
  we are sorry for any inconvenience caused
51

The service 51 has disruptions

Hadleigh to Stowmarket

via Bildeston

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
- BILDESTON High Street - long term closure affecting services 51, 53 & 716
  
  13th Jul 2026 - 6th Nov 2026
  
  Due to Anglian Water roadworks starting through Bildeston from the **13th JULY** until early November, services 51, 53 & 716 will be on diversion.
  
  For information on services 51 & 53, please see https://www.central-connect.co.uk/bildeston-roadworks
  
  Service 716 will start at the B1078 junction with Bildeston High Street, and will operate a normal route towards the school from there, this diversion being in place until the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Services in school year 2026-2027 will not be affected by this closure.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience these works will cause to your journey, it is deeply regrettable that these works have been started mere months after service 51 was launched.
  More information
52

Hadleigh to Elmsett & Whatfield

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
53

The service 53 has disruptions

Hadleigh to Bury St Edmunds

via Bildeston, Thorpe Morieux & Gedding

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
- BILDESTON High Street - long term closure affecting services 51, 53 & 716
  
  13th Jul 2026 - 6th Nov 2026
  
  Due to Anglian Water roadworks starting through Bildeston from the **13th JULY** until early November, services 51, 53 & 716 will be on diversion.
  
  For information on services 51 & 53, please see https://www.central-connect.co.uk/bildeston-roadworks
  
  Service 716 will start at the B1078 junction with Bildeston High Street, and will operate a normal route towards the school from there, this diversion being in place until the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Services in school year 2026-2027 will not be affected by this closure.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience these works will cause to your journey, it is deeply regrettable that these works have been started mere months after service 51 was launched.
  More information
53A

Whatfield to Hadleigh

via Elmsett & Aldham

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
60

Sudbury to Braintree

via Sible Hedingham & Halstead

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
1, 1A, 1B

Clacton to Shopping Village

via ASDA, Brook Retail Park or Burrs Road

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
2, 2A

Mistley & Manningtree to Clacton

via Tendring Heath, Weeley, Little Clacton, Shopping Village & Burrs Road

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
3

The service 3 has disruptions

Harwich to Clacton

via Dovercourt, Great Oakley, Thorpe-le-Soken, Little Clacton & Bockings Elm

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
- Reduced service on the 3
  
  Today 14:33 - 21:58
  
  There is a reduced service on the 3, the following will not be running tonight:
  
  1808 Clacton, Pier Ave to Harwich, Railway Station
  1906 Harwich, Railway Station to Clacton, Pier Ave
  2008 Clacton, Pier Ave to Harwich, Railway Station
  2106 Harwich, Railway Station to Clacton, Pier Ave
  
  Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused
4, 4A

Clacton to Jaywick

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
5

Clacton to Bockings Elm

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
6, 6A

Clacton to Point Clear

via Bockings Elm & St Osyth

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
7, 98A

Clacton to Walton

via Holland-on-Sea, Kirby Cross & Frinton-on-Sea

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
9, 9A

Clacton to Walton

via Holland-on-Sea (9A), Kirby Cross, Kirby-le-Soken & Frinton-on-Sea (9)

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
20

Leicester to Blackmore Drive

via West Bridge & Braunstone

Operated by Central Connect
21

Leicester to St Matthews Estate

Operated by Central Connect
74, 74B, 76

The service 74, 74B, 76 has disruptions

Clacton to Colchester

via St Osyth, Thorrington, Alresford, Wivenhoe, University of Essex & Hythe

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
- Reduced service on the 74B
  
  Today 19:48 - 21:05
  
  There is a reduced service on the 74B because of congestion, the following will not be running tonight:
  
  2015 Clacton, Pier Ave to Colchester, Head St
  
  Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused
77, 77A

St Osyth Beach to Colchester (Braiswick)

via St Osyth, Aingers Green, Great Bentley & Hythe

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
78

Clacton to Brightlingsea

via Jaywick, St Osyth, Great Bentley & Thorrington

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
105, 107

Walton to Colchester

via Frinton, Kirby-le-Soken (107), Kirby Cross, Thorpe-le-Soken, Weeley, Tendring Heath & Harwich Road

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
122

Harwich to Harwich International

via Dovercourt

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
NovusDirect

New Lubbesthorpe to Leicester

via Thorpe Astley

Operated by Central Connect
1

Harlow to Sumners & Katherines

Operated by Central Connect
2, 3

Harlow to Staple Tye

Operated by Central Connect
4

Harlow to Latton Bush

Operated by Central Connect
5

Harlow to Sumners Farm

via Great Parndon

Operated by Central Connect
8

Rettendon Common to Wickford

via Rettendon

Operated by Central Connect
8A

Rayleigh to Chelmsford

via Hayes Country Park, Rettendon & Rettendon Common

Operated by Central Connect
10

Wickford to Shotgate & Basildon

via Ramsden Heath, Crays Hill & Noak Bridge

Operated by Central Connect
11

Colchester (North Station) to Severalls Park & Highwoods

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
12

Wickford to Billericay (Queens Park)

via Crays Hill & Great Burstead

Operated by Central Connect
13, 13A, 13B, 13C, 14

Waltham Cross to North Weald & Ongar

via Waltham Abbey, Upshire & Epping Station

Operated by Central Connect
15, 15A, 15B

Waltham Cross to Harlow

via Waltham Abbey, Upshire, Nazeing & Katherines (15A)

Operated by Central Connect
16, 16C

Waltham Cross to Shernbroke Road & Loughton

via Upshire (16C) & Debden (16C)

Operated by Central Connect
17, 17A

Debden to Loughton

Operated by Central Connect
18, 18A, 18C

Loughton to North Weald & Ongar

via Debden, Abridge, Theydon Bois & Epping Station

Operated by Central Connect
20, 21, 22, 22B

Harlow to Epping & Ongar

via Bush Fair, Potter Street, Thornwood (20/21), Hastingwood (22/22B), Epping & North Weald

Operated by Central Connect
23

Harlow to Church Langley

Operated by Central Connect
24

Harlow to River Way Industrial Park

via Edinburgh Way Retail Park

Operated by Central Connect
25, 25B

Harlow to Brookfield Centre

via Stanstead Abbotts, Rye Park, Hoddesdon & Broxbourne

Operated by Central Connect
26, 26A

Harlow to Little Parndon

Operated by Central Connect
27

The service 27 has disruptions

Harlow (Moot House) to Harlow (New Hall)

via Harlow & Princess Alexandra Hospital

Operated by Central Connect
- 27 Diversion
  
  15th - 17th Jul 2026
  
  Service 27 is unable to serve London Road due to a resurfacing works. Please use Maypole Boulevard as an alternative for closed stops.
28

Harlow to Old Harlow

Operated by Central Connect
30

Coopersale to Epping (St Margarets Hospital)

Operated by Central Connect
31

Harlow to Coopersale

via Pinnacles, Roydon, Epping Green & Epping

Operated by Central Connect
32

Harlow to Broxbourne Station

via Nazeing

Operated by Central Connect
33

Hoddesdon to Bishop's Stortford

via Stanstead Abbotts, Gilston, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth & Thorley Park

Operated by Central Connect
34

St Michael's Hurst to Bishop's Stortford

Operated by Central Connect
35, 35B, 35C

Hertford to Bishop's Stortford

via Ware, Stanstead Abbotts, Widford, Little Hadham & Bishop's Park

Operated by Central Connect
36, 36A, 36B

Buntingford to Bishop's Stortford

via Great Hormead (36A), Puckeridge, Bishops Park & Oriole Way

Operated by Central Connect
37, 37X

Buntingford to Stevenage

via Cottered, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin & Lister Hospital

Operated by Central Connect
38, 38A

Hertford to Stevenage

via Ware, Dane End (38) or Watton-at-Stone (38A)

Operated by Central Connect
40

Witham to Ebenezer Close

via Witham Morrisons

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
45

Bradwell to South Woodham Ferrers

via Southminster, Burnham-on-Crouch & Fambridge

Operated by Central Connect
49

Wethersfield to Chelmsford

via Great Bardfield, Stebbing, Little Dunmow & Broomfield Hospital

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
60

Warley to Pilgrims Hatch

via Brentwood Rail Station & High Street

Operated by Central Connect
63, 63A

West Mersea to Colchester

via Peldon & Berechurch

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
80, 80A

Dedham & Boxted to Colchester

via Colchester Hospital (80) or Mile End Road (80A)

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
81, 81A

Manningtree & Dedham to Colchester

via Langham, Mill Road & Colchester Hospital

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
82, 82A, 82B

Colne Engaine to Colchester

via Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne, Great Tey (82), Aldham (82B), Eight Ash Green (82A/82B) & Stanway

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
83

Bures to Colchester

via Wakes Colne, Fordham, Eight Ash Green & Stanway

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
83B

Fordham to Colchester

via Aldham, Eight Ash Green & Stanway

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
84

Hythe to Stanway

via Greenstead, Hazelton Road, Leisureworld, Colchester, Prettygate & Newcastle Avenue

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
88, 88A, 88B

Halstead to Colchester

via Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne, Aldham (88A), Fordham (88B) & Eight Ash Green

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
89

Great Yeldham to Halstead

via Sible Hedingham

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
91

Tollesbury to Witham

via Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Tiptree & Kelvedon

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
92

Tollesbury to Colchester

via Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Layer Breton & Shrub End

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
95, 95A

Tollesbury to Maldon

via Tolleshunt D'Arcy & Heybridge

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
99

Maldon to Broomfield Hospital

via Woodham Walter, Little Baddow, Danbury, Great Baddow & Chelmsford

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
242

Waltham Cross to Welham Green

via Cheshunt, Brookfield Centre, Cuffley, Potters Bar & Brookmans Park

Operated by Central Connect
305

The service 305 has disruptions

Stansted Airport to Bishop's Stortford

via Takeley, Hatfield Broad Oak, Hatfield Heath & Little Hallingbury

Operated by Central Connect
- 305 Diversion
  
  14th - 21st Jul 2026
  
  Due to road closures around Little Hallingbury Service 305 will be unable to serve any stops between Essex & Herts Hospital and Takeley with buses operating direct between the two via Start Hill. We apologise for any inonvenience caused.
315, 325

The service 315, 325 has disruptions

The Hallingburys to Bishop's Stortford

Operated by Central Connect
- 325 Suspension
  
  14th - 21st Jul 2026
  
  Due to road closures around Little Hallingbury Service 325 will be fully suspended from Tuesday 14th July until Tuesday 21st July. Service will resume as normal from Wednesday 22nd.
322, 323, 324, 335

Stebbing/Lindsell to Bishop's Stortford

via Great Dunmow & Takeley

Operated by Central Connect
332, 333

Braintree to Stansted Airport

via Rayne, Felsted, Flitch Green, Great Dunmow & Takeley

Operated by Central Connect
375

Horndon-on-the-Hill to Grays

via Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope, East Tilbury & Chadwell St Mary

Operated by Central Connect
407

Old Harlow to Princess Alexandra Hospital

via Edinburgh Way Retail Park & Harlow Town Centre

Operated by Central Connect
701

Sandon P&R to Chelmsford

part of the Chelmsford Park & Ride network

Operated by Central Connect
D1, D2

Bradwell & Southminster to Maldon

via Maylandsea, Latchingdon & Woodham Mortimer

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
H1

Hertford to Pinehurst

Operated by Central Connect
H2

Hertford to Campfield Road

Operated by Central Connect
H3, H4

Hertford to Horns Mill

Operated by Central Connect
H5, H6

Hertford to Bengeo

Operated by Central Connect
SB6

Stevenage to Shephall

Operated by Central Connect
SB11

The service SB11 has disruptions

Stevenage to Pin Green

Operated by Central Connect
- STEVENAGE High Street - closed until early December 2026
  
  18th May 2026 - 11th Dec 2026
  
  Due to major works taking place along Stevenage High Street, the road will be closed until early December 2026.
  
  Service SB11 will be on diversion as a result, using Church Lane instead.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
HL1

High Leigh to Broxbourne Station

via Hoddesdon

Operated by Central Connect
3A, 3B
- Revised service starts in 2 days
Lingwood to Acle Academy

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
6, 7
- Revised service starts in 2 days
Blofield to Thorpe St Andrew High School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
20

Swaffham to Dereham

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
109

Rowhedge to Thomas Lord Audley School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
115

Weeley to Tendring Technology College

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
118

Parkeston to Ramsey

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
306

Wicken Bonhunt to Bishop's Stortford

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect
331

Braintree to Helena Romanes School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect
371

Larling to Diss High School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
707

Great Waldringfield to Ormiston Sudbury Academy

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
716

The service 716 has disruptions

Bildeston to Thomas Gainsborough School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
- Water street closure Lavenham
  
  16th - 20th Jul 2026
  
  due to Water street being closed the 716 will be diverting through Little Walderingfield in both directions, please expect delays up to 15 minutes.
  
  we are sorry for any delays caused
- BILDESTON High Street - long term closure affecting services 51, 53 & 716
  
  13th Jul 2026 - 6th Nov 2026
  
  Due to Anglian Water roadworks starting through Bildeston from the **13th JULY** until early November, services 51, 53 & 716 will be on diversion.
  
  For information on services 51 & 53, please see https://www.central-connect.co.uk/bildeston-roadworks
  
  Service 716 will start at the B1078 junction with Bildeston High Street, and will operate a normal route towards the school from there, this diversion being in place until the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Services in school year 2026-2027 will not be affected by this closure.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience these works will cause to your journey, it is deeply regrettable that these works have been started mere months after service 51 was launched.
  More information
801

Roydon to John Warner School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect
816

Old Heath to St Helena School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
826

Castle Hedingham to Colchester Schools

via Sible Hedingham, Gosfield, Halstead, Earls Colne, White Colne, Wakes Colne & Eight Ash Green

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
836

Braughing to Buntingford

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect
851

Watton to Litcham High School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
852

Rougham to Litcham High School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
853

Old Catton to Broadland High School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
855

Sprowston to Broadland High School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
856

Cringleford to Hethersett Academy

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
857

Norwich to Hethersett Academy

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
884

Honingham to Dereham

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
887

Reymerston to Dereham Schools

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Norfolk)
901

Mount Bures to Stanway School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
902

Little Horkesley to Stanway School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
903

Kelvedon to Stanway School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
907

West Bergholt to Stanway School

operating on school days only

Operated by Central Connect (Essex & Suffolk)
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