26 Peterborough circular via Stanground, Netherton
Operated by Central Connect. Registered as running via Yaxley. First bus 05:52, last bus 19:27. 13 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.00 to £2.80 — more.
Wanted a different 26? 44 other bus routes are numbered 26 elsewhere in the UK — see every 26 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:52 | 06:35 | 07:35 | 08:40 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:45 | 16:55 | 19:27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensgate Bus Stn (Bay 15) | · | 06:35 | 07:35 | 08:40 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:45 | 16:55 | · |
| Recreation Ground (adj) | · | 06:43 | 07:43 | 08:48 | 09:48 | 10:48 | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 15:55 | 17:05 | · |
| Main Street (near) | · | 06:49 | 07:49 | 08:54 | 09:54 | 10:54 | 11:54 | 12:54 | 13:54 | 14:54 | 16:02 | 17:12 | · |
| Station Farm (o/s) | 05:52 | 06:52 | 07:52 | 08:57 | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 16:05 | 17:15 | 19:27 |
| Queen Street (opp) | 05:55 | 06:55 | 07:55 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:09 | 17:19 | 19:30 |
| Lodge Way Hail&Ride (26) | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:05 | 10:05 | 11:05 | 12:05 | 13:05 | 14:05 | 15:05 | 16:15 | 17:25 | 19:35 |
| Eagle Way (NE-bound) | 06:04 | 07:04 | 08:04 | 09:08 | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:08 | 13:08 | 14:08 | 15:08 | 16:19 | 17:29 | 19:38 |
| Serpentine Green (Stop 3) | 06:12 | 07:12 | 08:12 | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:27 | 17:37 | 19:45 |
| Police Headquarters (nr) | 06:17 | 07:17 | 08:20 | 09:20 | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:20 | 16:35 | 17:45 | 19:50 |
| Fox and Hounds (nr) | 06:18 | 07:18 | 08:21 | 09:21 | 10:21 | 11:21 | 12:21 | 13:21 | 14:21 | 15:21 | 16:36 | 17:46 | 19:51 |
| Thorpe Meadows (opp) | 06:21 | 07:21 | 08:24 | 09:24 | 10:24 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 13:24 | 14:24 | 15:24 | 16:39 | 17:49 | 19:54 |
| Queensgate Bus Stn (Bay 15) | 06:27 | 07:27 | 08:32 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:45 | 17:55 | 20:00 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 26
Adult single £2.00 to £2.80
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.80 | Peterborough South | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.80 | £2.00 | Yaxley | |||
| £2.80 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Hampton | ||
| £2.80 | £2.00 | £2.00 | £2.00 | Longthorpe | |
| £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | £2.80 | Peterborough Centre (in) |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Peterborough Centre.
Transport Made Simple's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Central Connect before you travel.
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 Central Connect 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 Queensgate Bus Station: 11 journeys, first 06:42
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Queensgate Bus Station: 11 journeys, first 06:42
Route map
All stops on route 26
26 towards Queensgate Bus Station
All 34 stops
- Queensgate Bus Stn (Bay 15) Peterborough
- Rivergate - Southbound (Stop B) Peterborough
- Town Bridge Corner (Southbound) Fletton
- The Peacock (Southbound) Fletton
- Carlton House (opp) Fletton
- Recreation Ground (adj) Fletton
- Tuckers Court (opp) Stanground
- Aldi (opp) Stanground
- Old Health Centre (adj) Stanground
- Stanground College (adj) Stanground
- Peterborough Road (o/s 90) Farcet
- Lawrence Avenue (opp) Farcet
- St Mary's Street (near) Farcet
- Main Street (near) Farcet
- Haddon Way (opp) Farcet
- Station Farm (o/s) Yaxley
- Station Road (near) Yaxley
- Mere View (near) Yaxley
- Windsor Road (near) Yaxley
- Queen Street (opp) Yaxley
- Middletons Road (opp) Yaxley
- Chapel Street (opp) Yaxley
- Dovecote Lane (opp) Yaxley
- Lodge Way Hail&Ride (26) Great Haddon
- Eagle Way (NE-bound) Hampton Vale
- Serpentine Green (Stop 3) Hampton
- Police Headquarters (nr) Thorpe Wood
- Fox and Hounds (nr) Longthorpe
- Woburn Close (opp) Longthorpe
- Thorpe Hall (NE-bound) Netherton
- Thorpe Meadows (opp) Longthorpe
- High School (adj) Peterborough
- Kirkwood Close (opp) Peterborough
- Queensgate Bus Stn (Bay 15) Peterborough
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 9 July 2026 Monday to Saturday
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF2006130/81 · Changes in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 26 bus?
The first 26 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:52 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 26 bus?
The last 26 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:27. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 26 bus cost?
Central Connect's published fares on the 26: adult single £2.00 to £2.80. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Central Connect day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 26 bus?
The 26 is operated by Central Connect.
Timetable data from Central Connect via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Central Connect last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 11 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF2006130/81. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.