18 University Senate ↔ Sixfields Football Ground

Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 07:00, last bus 19:40. 32 journeys on weekdays.

The 18 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

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.

18 towards Sixfields Football Ground — Monday to Friday (16 journeys)
University Senate (near) 07:1508:0508:5009:4010:3011:1512:1013:1014:1015:1015:5516:4217:3018:2019:1019:40
Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 21) 07:2408:1408:5909:4910:3911:2412:1913:1914:1915:1916:0416:5117:3918:2919:1919:49
Rail Station approach road (opp) 07:2808:1809:0309:5310:4311:2812:2313:2314:2315:2316:0816:5517:4318:3319:2319:53
Football Ground (o/s) 07:3408:2409:0909:5910:4911:3412:2913:2914:2915:2916:1417:0117:4918:3919:2919:59

Route map

All stops on route 18

18 towards Sixfields Football Ground

  1. University Senate (near) Northampton
  2. Derngate Centre (adj) Northampton
  3. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 21) Northampton
  4. Sol Central (opp) Northampton
  5. Rail Station approach road (opp) Northampton
  6. Council Depot (adj) St James End
  7. Claret Car park (o/s) Sixfields
  8. Football Ground (o/s) Sixfields
  9. Football Ground (opp) Sixfields

18 towards University Senate

  1. Football Ground (o/s) Sixfields
  2. Claret Car park (opp) Sixfields
  3. Council Depot (opp) St James End
  4. Byfield Road (adj) St James End
  5. Rail Station approach road (adj) Northampton
  6. Sol Central (o/s) Northampton
  7. St Peters Walk (opp) Northampton
  8. Navigation Row (near) Far Cotton
  9. Old Towcester Road (opp) Far Cotton
  10. University Senate (near) Northampton

Service history & registered changes

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.