18 University Senate ↔ Sixfields Football Ground
Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 07:00, last bus 19:40. 32 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| University Senate (near) | 07:15 | 08:05 | 08:50 | 09:40 | 10:30 | 11:15 | 12:10 | 13:10 | 14:10 | 15:10 | 15:55 | 16:42 | 17:30 | 18:20 | 19:10 | 19:40 |
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| Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 21) | 07:24 | 08:14 | 08:59 | 09:49 | 10:39 | 11:24 | 12:19 | 13:19 | 14:19 | 15:19 | 16:04 | 16:51 | 17:39 | 18:29 | 19:19 | 19:49 |
| Rail Station approach road (opp) | 07:28 | 08:18 | 09:03 | 09:53 | 10:43 | 11:28 | 12:23 | 13:23 | 14:23 | 15:23 | 16:08 | 16:55 | 17:43 | 18:33 | 19:23 | 19:53 |
| Football Ground (o/s) | 07:34 | 08:24 | 09:09 | 09:59 | 10:49 | 11:34 | 12:29 | 13:29 | 14:29 | 15:29 | 16:14 | 17:01 | 17:49 | 18:39 | 19:29 | 19:59 |
Route map
All stops on route 18
18 towards Sixfields Football Ground
- University Senate (near) Northampton
- Derngate Centre (adj) Northampton
- Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 21) Northampton
- Sol Central (opp) Northampton
- Rail Station approach road (opp) Northampton
- Council Depot (adj) St James End
- Claret Car park (o/s) Sixfields
- Football Ground (o/s) Sixfields
- Football Ground (opp) Sixfields
18 towards University Senate
- Football Ground (o/s) Sixfields
- Claret Car park (opp) Sixfields
- Council Depot (opp) St James End
- Byfield Road (adj) St James End
- Rail Station approach road (adj) Northampton
- Sol Central (o/s) Northampton
- St Peters Walk (opp) Northampton
- Navigation Row (near) Far Cotton
- Old Towcester Road (opp) Far Cotton
- University Senate (near) Northampton
Service history & registered changes
- New effective 30 Aug 2026 Perton → Perton
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 Operating between Aldershot and Bordon given service number 18 effective from 30 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Brixham → Kingswear
- 🆕 Registered effective 2 Aug 2026 Operating between Paulsgrove, Almondsbury Road and Clarence Pier given service number 18 effective from 02 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 18 bus?
The first 18 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 18 bus?
The last 18 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 18 bus cost?
The 18 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 18 bus?
The 18 is operated by Stagecoach Midlands.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.