17 Kettering to Desborough via Barton Seagrave, Rothwell
Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 04:35, last bus 23:14. 38 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:01, last 20:11. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
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| Stop | 08:43 | 09:43 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:47 | 13:53 | 15:03 | 15:53 | 16:53 | 17:53 | 18:53 | 19:53 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Way (before) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Linden Avenue (before) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Bus Interchange (Stop 9) | 08:43 | 09:43 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:47 | 13:53 | 15:03 | 15:53 | 16:53 | 17:53 | 18:53 | 19:53 |
| Newland Centre (Stop 5) | 08:45 | 09:45 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:49 | 13:55 | 15:05 | 15:55 | 16:55 | 17:55 | 18:55 | 19:55 |
| Enterprise Close (before) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| The Maltings (after) | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 12:59 | 14:05 | 15:15 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:05 | 19:05 | 20:05 |
| (Rothwell) Rabbit Close (After) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Station Road (before) | 09:00 | 10:00 | 10:53 | 11:53 | 13:04 | 14:10 | 15:20 | 16:10 | 17:10 | 18:10 | 19:10 | 20:10 |
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 17
Adult single £3.00
The same for any journey on the 17, 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 17
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 33 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 Day, Boxing Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Desborough: 19 journeys, first 04:40 towards Kettering: 19 journeys, first 05:05
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Desborough: 19 journeys, first 04:40 towards Kettering: 19 journeys, first 05:05
Route map
All stops on route 17
17 towards Desborough
All 44 stops
- Churchill Way (before) Kettering
- St David's Close (before) Kettering
- St Christopher's Close (after) Kettering
- 42 St Stephens Road (after) Kettering
- The Leather Craftsman PH (before) Kettering
- St Stephens Road (after) Kettering
- 24 Sulgrave Street (o-s) Barton Seagrave
- 9-11 Sulgrave Street (os) Barton Seagrave
- St Lukes Close (before) Kettering
- Carisbrooke Close (after) Kettering
- Gleneagles Close (before) Kettering
- Kylesku Crescent (before) Kettering
- French Drive (before) Kettering
- Wavel Close (after) Kettering
- St Johns Road (after) Kettering
- Science Academy (after) Kettering
- (Kettering) Oak Road (before) Kettering
- Hillcrest Avenue (after) Kettering
- Linden Avenue (before) Kettering
- Sunley Court (before) Kettering
- St Mary's Hospital (before) Kettering
- Bus Interchange (Stop 9) Kettering
- Newland Centre (Stop 5) Kettering
- Railway View (before) Kettering
- Hospital (before) Kettering
- Gipsy Lane (after) Kettering
- Baron Avenue (after) Kettering
- Enterprise Close (before) Kettering
- Linnell Way (after) Kettering
- Linnell Way (before) Kettering
- Riley Road (after) Kettering
- Wyndham Way (opp) Kettering
- Jubilee Street (before) Rothwell
- Gordon Street (before) Rothwell
- War Memorial (before) Rothwell
- The Maltings (after) Rothwell
- Cricket Ground (before) Rothwell
- Rothwell Medical Centre (after) Rothwell
- (Rothwell) Rabbit Close (After) Rothwell
- (Rothwell) Goldcrest Way (After) Rothwell
- (Rothwell) Gatekeeper Road (Before) Rothwell
- (Rothwell) Stag Road (Before) Rothwell
- Brooke Close (before) Desborough
- Station Road (before) Desborough
17 towards Kettering
All 59 stops
- Station Road (before) Desborough
- Paddock Lane (after) Desborough
- Breakleys Road (before) Desborough
- 1 Ise Vale Ave (after) Desborough
- 41 Ise Vale Ave (before) Desborough
- Chestnut Drive (before) Desborough
- Red Wood Close (before) Desborough
- Cemetery (opp) Desborough
- Mayfield Road (before) Desborough
- Union Street (after) Desborough
- Queen Street (after) Desborough
- (Desbro') )Bear Way (before) Desborough
- Buttercup Road (before) Desborough
- Foxglove Road (before) Desborough
- Rowan Close (before) Desborough
- 42 to 48 Ironwood Avenue (before) Desborough
- Ironwood Avenue (after) Desborough
- Harrington Road (after) Desborough
- Sports Ground (before) Desborough
- Ash Grove (after) Desborough
- Ash Grove (before) Desborough
- Hilltop Avenue (after) Desborough
- Harrington Road (after) Desborough
- Station Road (before) Desborough
- Paddock Lane (after) Desborough
- Federation Avenue (opp) Desborough
- Brooke Close (after) Desborough
- (Rothwell) Rabbit Close (After) Rothwell
- (Rothwell) Goldcrest Way (After) Rothwell
- (Rothwell) Gatekeeper Road (Before) Rothwell
- (Rothwell) Stag Road (Before) Rothwell
- Rothwell Medical Centre (before) Rothwell
- Cricket Ground (after) Rothwell
- War Memorial (after) Rothwell
- Gordon Street (after) Rothwell
- Jubilee Street (after) Rothwell
- The Woodlands Hospital (opp) Kettering
- Gipsy Lane (before) Kettering
- Wyndham Way (adj) Kettering
- Riley Road (adj) Kettering
- Linnell Way (opp) Kettering
- Henson Way (adj) Kettering
- Linnell Way (near) Kettering
- Enterprise Close (adj) Kettering
- Baron Avenue (opp) Kettering
- Hospital (opp) Kettering
- (Kettering) Railway View (before) Kettering
- Newland Centre (Stop 7) Kettering
- School Lane (after) Kettering
- Bus Interchange (Stop 12) Kettering
- Police Station (before) Kettering
- St Mary's Hospital (after) Kettering
- Sunley Court (before) Kettering
- Clifton Grove (before) Kettering
- Hillcrest Avenue (after) Kettering
- (Kettering) Oak Road (before) Kettering
- Science Academy (after) Kettering
- St Johns Road (after) Kettering
- Churchill Way (before) Kettering
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 19 July 2026 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 7 May 2024 Ise Lodge → Desborough
- Service change effective 28 March 2022 To amend Stopping Places.
- Expired effective 6 April 2020 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF1118394/150 · Changes in Northamptonshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 17 bus?
The first 17 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 17 bus?
The last 17 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:14. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 17 bus cost?
Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 17: adult single £3.00. The 17 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. Stagecoach Midlands day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 17 bus?
The 17 is operated by Stagecoach Midlands.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF1118394/150. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.