Bus from Northampton to Towcester
3 direct routes · 25–64 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 18:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Towcester as of 18:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Northampton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~34 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 06:40 | 17:49 | Old Towcester Road (opp) | Northgate (adj) | West Hunsbury, Milton Malsor, Blisworth & Tiffield |
| X88 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~25 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:54 | 18:44 | Sol Central (opp) | Technology College (opp) | Tiffield |
| 87 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~64 min | 5 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:32 | 18:02 | Sol Central (opp) | Technology College (o/s) | West Hunsbury, Rothersthorpe, Eastcote, Pattishall, Astcote, Duncote & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Northampton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 88 bus, X88 bus or 87 bus timetable.
Fares from Northampton to Towcester
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Northampton to Towcester?
3 routes run directly from Northampton to Towcester: the 88 (Stagecoach Midlands), the X88 (Stagecoach Midlands), the 87 (Stagecoach Midlands). The most frequent is the 88, 7 times each weekday — board at Old Towcester Road (opp) and get off at Northgate (adj), about 34 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Northampton to Towcester?
Between 25 minutes on the X88 and 64 on the 87, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at West Hunsbury, Milton Malsor, Blisworth, Tiffield on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Northampton to Towcester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 18:44. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Northampton to Towcester?
Adult singles from Northampton to Towcester: £3.00 on the 88, X88 and 87 (Stagecoach Midlands). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.