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 Woodland Heath

Your most regular bus service is operated by First Buses from Atlantic Avenue, (a 10-minute walk). Services 11, 11A and 12 on the pink line stopping at Norwich City Centre, Cringleford and NNUH running up to 4 times an hour Monday to Friday.

The Konect Bus 5B service operates from Woodland Heath bus stop on Salhouse Road for travel to Norwich City Centre and Stalham operating approximately every hour.

There is also the bus stop located on Sale Road, the play area (a 13-minute walk). First Bus services 23, 23A and 23B run through this stop on the red line stopping at Norwich City Centre, Costessey and Queen’s Hills running up to 3 times an hour Monday to Friday.

Claim your bus tickets! As a resident of Woodland Heath, you are entitled to up to 2 one-week bus tickets for services in and around Norwich with First Buses. If you claim the bus tickets we will even throw in a Smarter Travel umbrella to keep you prepared for all weathers on the way to the bus stop!

Train Travel from Norwich

Your nearest train station is located within Norwich, a 20-minute drive/bus ride or a 25-minute cycle ride away. From Norwich station, there are direct services to London, Ipswich, Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. Within the grounds of Norwich station, there are 442 free sheltered cycle storage spaces along with 62 car spaces.
Tickets can be purchased from the train station, however, where possible, we would suggest purchasing tickets in advance to receive the best prices! Visit the Greater Anglia website to purchase 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.