985

985 Bus Times – Barking ↔ Stowmarket

First Bus · 30 stops

Next departures

Church
No service today · Showing Monday to Friday timetable
07:50
High School 08:45
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · 1 services07:50 — 07:50

The 985 bus runs between Barking and Stowmarket, operated by First Bus. This route has 30 stops.

Number 985 Bus Timetable

Stop
Church07:50
Fox07:52
The Tye07:53
The Lodge08:00
Bricett Hall08:02
Wixfield Park08:04
Chestnut Avenue08:04
Bus Shelter08:06
Phone Box08:10
Bakers Corner08:12
Post Box08:14
Community Centre08:18
Community Centre08:19
Punchbowl08:23
Moat Farm08:24
Combs Green08:26
Queens Close08:27
Shelter08:28
Model Farm08:28
Park Road08:29
Church Road08:31
Hunt Close08:31
Webb Road08:32
The Crescent08:33
Lime Tree Place08:35
Cinema08:36
Argos Store08:38
Recreation Ground08:41
Windermere Road08:42
High School08:45

Inbound

Stop
High School15:20
St Peters Road15:21
Windermere Road15:23
Recreation Ground15:25
Dukes Head15:28
Lime Tree Place15:29
The Ford15:30
Cracknells15:31
The Crescent15:31
Webb Road15:32
Hunt Close15:33
Church Road15:33
Park Road15:36
Model Farm15:36
Shelter15:36
Queens Close15:38
Combs Green15:38
Moat Farm15:40
Punchbowl15:42
Community Centre15:45
Community Centre15:46
Post Box15:50
Bakers Corner15:52
Phone Box15:55
Bus Shelter15:58
Chestnut Avenue15:58
Bricett Hall15:59
The Lodge16:02
The Tye16:08
Fox16:10
Church16:12

Route Map

First Bus
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Customer ServiceMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Accessibility: Buses have low-floor access and designated wheelchair spaces where wheelchair users have priority. Recognised assistance animals travel free, buggies and pushchairs go in designated zones, and folding bicycles are allowed.

Fares & Tickets

Single £1.80
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No more than 3 on most routes across England from 1 January 2025

Other routes nearby

111 111A 3 339 460 461 462 51 51S 6 987 988 DB1 TB01 TB03
Passes through: BarkingBarking TyeGreat BricettWattisham AirfieldRingshallBattisfordBattisford TyeLittle FinboroughCombsCombs FordStowmarket
Where does the 985 bus stop?
The 985 serves 30 stops passing through Barking, Barking Tye, Great Bricett, Wattisham Airfield, Ringshall, Battisford, Battisford Tye, Little Finborough, Combs, Combs Ford and Stowmarket. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the 985 run on weekends?
Based on current timetables, the 985 runs on weekdays only. Contact First Bus directly for information about seasonal or special weekend services.
Can I use a bus pass on the 985?
Most First Bus services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with First Bus for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the 985 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the 985. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact First Bus to confirm bank holiday arrangements.

Sources: Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.firstbus.co.uk for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data

NOC: FABD, FYOR, FWYO, FBRA, FLDS, FHUD, FHAL, FSYO, FMAN, FLEI, FSMR, FECS, FESX, FDOR, RRAR, FTVA, FHAM, FBRI, FCWL, FBOS, FPOT, FCYM, FGLA
Valid from 30 Aug 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: 05 Aug 2026