12 Northampton circular via East Hunsbury, Brackmills
Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 05:54, last bus 20:05. 27 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 12? 67 other bus routes are numbered 12 elsewhere in the UK — see every 12 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:54 | 06:24 | 06:54 | 07:26 | 08:00 | 08:37 | 09:11 | 09:41 | 10:11 | 10:41 | 11:11 | 11:41 | 12:11 | 12:41 | 13:11 | 13:41 | 14:11 | 14:47 | 15:17 | 15:53 | 16:31 | 17:07 | 17:57 | 18:27 | 19:05 | 19:35 | 20:05 |
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| Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) | 05:54 | 06:24 | 06:54 | 07:26 | 08:00 | 08:37 | 09:11 | 09:41 | 10:11 | 10:41 | 11:11 | 11:41 | 12:11 | 12:41 | 13:11 | 13:41 | 14:11 | 14:47 | 15:17 | 15:53 | 16:31 | 17:07 | 17:57 | 18:27 | 19:05 | 19:35 | 20:05 |
| B&Q (o/s) | 05:58 | 06:28 | 06:58 | 07:30 | 08:04 | 08:41 | 09:15 | 09:45 | 10:15 | 10:45 | 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:15 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:46 | 14:16 | 14:52 | 15:22 | 15:58 | 16:36 | 17:13 | 18:02 | 18:31 | 19:09 | 19:39 | 20:09 |
| Towcester Road Rec (adj) | 06:00 | 06:30 | 07:00 | 07:33 | 08:07 | 08:44 | 09:17 | 09:47 | 10:17 | 10:47 | 11:17 | 11:47 | 12:17 | 12:47 | 13:17 | 13:48 | 14:18 | 14:54 | 15:24 | 16:00 | 16:40 | 17:16 | 18:05 | 18:33 | 19:11 | 19:41 | 20:11 |
| Tesco Bus Shelter (adj) | 06:05 | 06:35 | 07:05 | 07:38 | 08:13 | 08:49 | 09:22 | 09:52 | 10:22 | 10:52 | 11:22 | 11:52 | 12:22 | 12:52 | 13:22 | 13:53 | 14:23 | 14:59 | 15:29 | 16:05 | 16:44 | 17:21 | 18:09 | 18:38 | 19:16 | 19:46 | 20:16 |
| Tiffany Gardens (adj) | 06:13 | 06:43 | 07:13 | 07:48 | 08:22 | 08:58 | 09:29 | 09:59 | 10:29 | 10:59 | 11:29 | 11:59 | 12:29 | 12:59 | 13:29 | 14:01 | 14:31 | 15:07 | 15:39 | 16:15 | 16:54 | 17:32 | 18:18 | 18:47 | 19:23 | 19:53 | 20:23 |
| Tarragon Way (adj) | 06:13 | 06:43 | 07:13 | 07:48 | 08:22 | 08:58 | 09:29 | 09:59 | 10:29 | 10:59 | 11:29 | 11:59 | 12:29 | 12:59 | 13:29 | 14:01 | 14:31 | 15:07 | 15:39 | 16:15 | 16:54 | 17:32 | 18:18 | 18:47 | 19:23 | 19:53 | 20:23 |
| Curtlee Hill (opp) | 06:17 | 06:47 | 07:17 | 07:52 | 08:27 | 09:02 | 09:33 | 10:03 | 10:33 | 11:03 | 11:33 | 12:03 | 12:33 | 13:03 | 13:33 | 14:05 | 14:35 | 15:11 | 15:43 | 16:19 | 16:58 | 17:36 | 18:22 | 18:50 | 19:26 | 19:56 | 20:26 |
| Wickery Dene (opp) | 06:21 | 06:51 | 07:21 | 07:58 | 08:33 | 09:07 | 09:38 | 10:08 | 10:38 | 11:08 | 11:38 | 12:08 | 12:38 | 13:08 | 13:38 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:16 | 15:48 | 16:24 | 17:03 | 17:41 | 18:25 | 18:54 | 19:31 | 20:01 | 20:31 |
| Bus Terminus (Bay 1) | 06:29 | 07:00 | 07:30 | 08:06 | 08:40 | 09:14 | 09:46 | 10:16 | 10:46 | 11:16 | 11:46 | 12:16 | 12:46 | 13:16 | 13:46 | 14:19 | 14:49 | 15:25 | 15:57 | 16:33 | 17:16 | 17:52 | 18:33 | 19:01 | 19:39 | 20:09 | 20:39 |
| Gallowhill Road (opp) | 06:32 | 07:03 | 07:33 | 08:08 | 08:42 | 09:16 | 09:48 | 10:18 | 10:48 | 11:18 | 11:48 | 12:18 | 12:48 | 13:18 | 13:48 | 14:21 | 14:51 | 15:27 | 16:00 | 16:36 | 17:21 | 17:55 | 18:35 | 19:03 | 19:41 | 20:11 | 20:41 |
| Holiday Inn (opp) | 06:36 | 07:07 | 07:37 | 08:15 | 08:48 | 09:20 | 09:53 | 10:23 | 10:53 | 11:23 | 11:53 | 12:23 | 12:53 | 13:23 | 13:53 | 14:27 | 14:57 | 15:33 | 16:07 | 16:43 | 17:32 | 18:05 | 18:41 | 19:09 | 19:46 | 20:16 | 20:46 |
| NGH A & E (Stop A) | 06:41 | 07:13 | 07:46 | 08:24 | 08:58 | 09:27 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:36 | 15:06 | 15:42 | 16:16 | 16:52 | 17:42 | 18:14 | 18:48 | 19:15 | 19:52 | 20:22 | 20:52 |
| Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) | 06:49 | 07:21 | 07:54 | 08:32 | 09:06 | 09:35 | 10:08 | 10:38 | 11:08 | 11:38 | 12:08 | 12:38 | 13:08 | 13:38 | 14:08 | 14:44 | 15:14 | 15:50 | 16:26 | 17:02 | 17:52 | 18:24 | 18:58 | 19:23 | 20:00 | 20:30 | 21:00 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 12
Adult single £3.00
The same for any journey on the 12, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 October 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Midlands before you travel.
Tickets on the 12
Stagecoach Midlands publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Adult nBUS · Child nBUS · Group nBUS · Adult nBUS 1 Week · Adult nBUS 4 Week · Jobseekers Single
…and 16 more tickets on this route.
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Midlands's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 19 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach Midlands.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach Midlands before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 12
12 towards Northampton Bus Interchange
All 42 stops
- Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) Northampton
- B&Q (o/s) Far Cotton
- Delapre Crescent Road (adj) Far Cotton
- Towcester Road Rec (adj) Far Cotton
- Towcester Road (o/s 111) Far Cotton
- Lancaster Way (opp) Far Cotton
- Towcester Road Cemetery (o/s) Far Cotton
- Tesco Bus Shelter (adj) East Hunsbury
- Abbey Centre (o/s) Merefield
- Danes Camp Leisure Centre (o/s) Merefield
- Harrier Park (opp) Merefield
- Skipton Close (opp) Merefield
- East Hunsbury Primary School (near) Merefield
- Medical Centre (o/s) Blackey More
- Wootton Brook Close (opp) Blackey More
- Tiffany Gardens (adj) Blackey More
- Tarragon Way (adj) Blackey More
- Curtlee Hill (opp) Wootton
- Sorrel Close (adj) Wootton Fields
- Community & Sports Centre (o/s) Wootton Fields
- Hocknell Close (adj) Wootton Fields
- Mortons Bush (adj) Wootton Fields
- Wickery Dene (opp) Wootton Fields
- Middle Greeve (near) Wootton Fields
- Silver Birch Road (opp) Wootton Fields
- The White Company (o/s) Brackmills
- Bus Terminus (Bay 1) Brackmills
- Kilvey Road (opp) Brackmills
- British Pepper & Spice (o/s) Brackmills
- Gallowhill Road (opp) Brackmills
- Car Auctions (opp) Brackmills
- Junction with Liliput Road (NE-bound) Brackmills
- Scotia Close (opp) Brackmills
- Bedford Road roundabout (NW-bound) Brackmills
- Footpath to The Lakes (opp) Brackmills
- Holiday Inn (opp) Brackmills
- Fitzroy House (opp) Northampton
- NGH A & E (Stop A) Northampton
- General Hospital (Stop C) Northampton
- General Hospital (Stop E) Northampton
- Lower Mounts (Stop A5) Northampton
- Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) Northampton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 12 bus?
The first 12 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:54 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 12 bus?
The last 12 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 12 bus cost?
Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 12: adult single £3.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Stagecoach Midlands day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 12 bus?
The 12 is operated by Stagecoach Midlands.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.