New Enhanced Norwich Park & Ride Service Launches on 30th March

First Bus is launching its brand-new, enhanced Norwich Park & Ride service, starting on 30th March, with FREE travel offered across all sites on first day.

Key Enhancements to the Norwich Park & Ride Service:

  • Earlier morning journeys
  • Later evening journeys
  • Increased frequency at most sites
  • Sunday services available at all sites
  • Zero-emission buses

First Bus is launching its brand-new, enhanced Norwich Park & Ride service, starting on 30th March. Designed to offer a seamless, stress-free journey into the heart of the city, this eco-friendly and cost effective transport solution is perfect for commuters, shoppers, and visitors alike.

Situated across three key locations; Airport Park & Ride, Sprowston Park & Ride, and Thickthorn, the service provides an effortless and affordable way to travel into Norwich. With free, secure parking available at all sites, passengers can on board a modern, fully electric bus and enjoy a smooth ride straight into the city centre.

To celebrate the first day of operation, travel will be FREE from all Park & Ride sites on Sunday 30 March.

Park & Ride for free on Sunday 30th March

Why Choose Norwich Park & Ride?

  • Faff-Free Travel – Say goodbye to the stress of finding city centre parking. Park at any of our three easily accessible sites and board a comfortable electric bus for a quick, convenient trip into Norwich.
  • Save Time & Money – Enjoy free parking and a budget-friendly fare structure. With dedicated bus lanes, passengers can bypass congestion and reach their destination in no time.
  • Eco-Friendly Journeys – First’s zero-emission electric buses contribute to cleaner air and a greener Norwich, offering an environmentally responsible way to travel.
  • Perfect for Any Trip – Whether you're commuting, shopping, exploring Norwich’s historic sites, or heading to Carrow Road to support the Canaries, Park & Ride makes every trip easy and enjoyable.

James McCluskey, Commercial Director of First Bus East of England, said: “We’re excited to launch the enhanced Norwich Park & Ride service, providing customers with more frequent journeys, extended operating hours, and a fleet of zero-emission buses from Airport, Thickthorn, and Sprowston. These improvements make it even easier for people to choose a greener, more convenient way to travel into the city.

“We look forward to welcoming customers on board and celebrating the first day with free travel for all on Sunday 30 March.”

Cllr Graham Plant, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport, said: “The Norwich Park & Ride service is an important part of our transport plan for Norfolk and it gives people a great value and greener option forgetting into Norwich. During these difficult financial times, we made it our ambition to find a solution so that this service could be run without any subsidy, and we’ve not only achieved that, but we’re also giving people what they asked for from the service which is earlier and later buses and Sunday services."

To mark the launch, First Bus will be outside The Forum in Norwich on Saturday 22 March from 10 am, showcasing the new services and zero-emission buses.

For more details, visit Norwich Park & Ride | First Bus.