12A Newmarket to The Guineas Bus Station
Operated by Stephensons of Essex. First bus 07:55, last bus 18:00. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.80 — more.
Wanted a different 12A? 12 other bus routes are numbered 12A elsewhere in the UK — see every 12A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:55 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | 07:55 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 |
| Valley Way Stores (opp) | 07:58 | 16:03 | 17:03 | 18:03 |
| Fielden Way (adj) | 08:00 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:05 |
| Studlands Park Avenue (opp) | 08:02 | 16:07 | 17:07 | 18:07 |
| Kings Court (for Tesco) (adj) | 08:04 | 16:09 | 17:09 | 18:09 |
| Croft Road (o/s 22) | 08:06 | 16:11 | 17:11 | 18:11 |
| Hospital (adj) | 08:08 | 16:13 | 17:13 | 18:13 |
| The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | 08:10 | 16:15 | 17:15 | 18:15 |
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. 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 12A
Adult single £1.80 · Adult return £3.10 · Child single £1.20 · Child return £2.10
The same for any journey on the 12A, however far you go.
Stephensons of Essex's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 22 July 2026. Fares change — check with Stephensons of Essex before you travel.
Tickets on the 12A
Stephensons of Essex publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from Stephensons of Essex's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 23 July 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stephensons of Essex.
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 Stephensons of Essex before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards The Guineas Bus Station: 5 journeys, first 07:55
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards The Guineas Bus Station: 2 journeys, first 07:55
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards The Guineas Bus Station: 5 journeys, first 07:55
Route map
All stops on route 12A
12A towards The Guineas Bus Station
All 26 stops
- The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) Newmarket
- New Astley Club (opp) Newmarket
- School (opp) Newmarket
- Manderston Road (adj) Newmarket
- Valley Way Stores (opp) Newmarket
- Princess Way (opp 4) Newmarket
- Drinkwater Close (adj) Newmarket
- Windsor Road (opp) Newmarket
- Primary School (nr) Newmarket
- Halifax Way (opp) Newmarket
- Fielden Way (adj) Newmarket
- Depot Road (opp) Newmarket
- Laureate School Road (opp) Newmarket
- Studlands Park Avenue (opp) Newmarket
- Victoria Way (adj) Newmarket
- Kings Court (for Tesco) (adj) Newmarket
- St Felix School (opp) Newmarket
- Wragg Drive (adj) Newmarket
- Elliot Close (adj) Newmarket
- Doug Smith Close (opp) Newmarket
- Croft Road (o/s 22) Newmarket
- Newmarket Academy (opp) Newmarket
- Hospital (adj) Newmarket
- Tannersfield Way (opp) Newmarket
- New Astley Club (adj) Newmarket
- The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) Newmarket
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 12A bus?
The first 12A departure on weekdays leaves at 07:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 12A bus?
The last 12A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 12A bus cost?
Stephensons of Essex's published fares on the 12A: adult single £1.80, adult return £3.10, child single £1.20, child return £2.10. The 12A is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stephensons of Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 12A bus?
The 12A is operated by Stephensons of Essex.
Timetable data from Stephensons of Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Stephensons of Essex last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 2 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.