Public Transport

When you first move into a new area, it can be the last thing on your mind to work out what public transport options are available, where is the nearest bus stop and what discounts are available. We’ve put all the information you may require below. Also, to the right, you will find a list of useful links for public transport operators in the area and travel planners.

Bus Travel from Church Farm

Your most regular bus service are bus 28, X29, and 29 operated by First Bus along Drayton High Road, opposite The Willows Café Bistro. Service 28, 29 and X29 on the yellow line takes you through Fakenham, Thorpe Marriott, Taverham, Drayton Road and towards Norwich City Centre, running approximately every 15 minutes.

Konect Bus 30A service operates from Manor Farm Close bus stop on School Road. The service operates approximately every hour for travel into Norwich City Centre.

Additionally, the bus service 23 also runs along Drayton High Road. The service 23 is on the Red line that provides you links to Costessey, Queen’s Hills, Dereham, through the city centre, Sprowston Retail Park and Thorpe St Andrew close to the Broadland Business Park at Sainsburys.

With great bus options around Church Farm, why not claim your free one month bus ticket with First Bus to help you travel?

Train Travel from Norwich

Your nearest train station is the Norwich Train Station. It is almost a 2 hour walk from Church Farm, but just a 34 minute bike ride away. Living close to the Marriott’s Way, almost 2/3 of your bike journey toward the train station is along it, without the worries of being on road traffic.

From Norwich Station, there are direct links towards Colchester, London Liverpool Street, Ipswich, Nottingham, Manchester, Cambridge and even towards Liverpool Lime Street. Within the grounds of Norwich station, there are 442 free sheltered cycle storage spaces along with 62 car spaces. There are also 2 Beryl Bays for you to park your Beryl scooter or bike next to the train station.

Tickets can be purchased from the train station, however, where possible, we would suggest purchasing tickets in advance to receive the best prices! If you would like to learn more about the station facilities and information, please visit the Greater Anglia website.

Train Tickets

Are you a regular train traveller? Why not check out Advance Tickets, GroupSave and Duo, as well as Railcard to discover great value fares? Trainspilt is also another way to help you save money.

• Flexi-season tickets: Are you spending fewer days at the office and only want to pay for the days you need to commute? Check out the Flexi-ticket option.
• Railcard options: You can save up to 1/3 off most rail fares for all ages. It includes a 16-25 option, 26-30, Disabled Persons, Family & Friends, Network, Senior and Two Together Railcards.
• 16-25 Railcard: If you are aged between 16-25, or 26 and over and in full time education, this is the option for you. You can save 1/3 off most rail fares for just £30 per year.
• 26-30 Railcard: Other than getting 1/3 off most rail fares, bus operators in Britain are also giving holders of the new 26-30 Railcard a 1/3 off the price of PlusBus day tickets too. Learn more.
• Disabled Persons: You can save 1/3 off most rail fares with a Disabled Persons Railcard by paying £20 per year.
• Family & Friends Railcard: a 1 year railcard that costs £30 and allows you to save 1/3 off most rail fare with a Family & Friends Railcard.