3 Northampton to Camp Hill via Far Cotton, Briar Hill

Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 05:29, last bus 21:02. 84 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:14, last 18:14. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.

Next towards Camp Hill from Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 15): tomorrow 06:02

Next towards Northampton from Plantagenet Walk (opp): tomorrow 05:29

Wanted a different 3? 115 other bus routes are numbered 3 elsewhere in the UK — see every 3 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Camp Hill Plantagenet Walk · Sunday · 19 journeys
Stop 09:1409:4410:1410:4411:1411:4412:1412:4413:1413:4414:1414:4415:1415:4416:1416:4417:1417:4418:14
Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 15) 09:1409:4410:1410:4411:1411:4412:1412:4413:1413:4414:1414:4415:1415:4416:1416:4417:1417:4418:14
Main Road (opp) 09:1909:4910:1910:4911:1911:4912:1912:4913:1913:4914:1914:4915:1915:4916:1916:4917:1917:4918:19
Stagecoach Depot (opp) 09:2409:5410:2410:5411:2411:5412:2412:5413:2413:5414:2414:5415:2415:5416:2416:5417:2417:5418:24
Plantagenet Walk (opp) 09:3310:0310:3311:0311:3312:0312:3313:0313:3314:0314:3315:0315:3316:0316:3317:0317:3318:0318:33

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.

The 3 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 →

Fares on the 3

Adult single £3.00

The same for any journey on the 3, 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 3

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 50 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.

47–73% on time
average delay 2.3 min · the range 51 live GPS observations over 30 days can support

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 Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 3

3 towards Camp Hill

All 21 stops
  1. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 15) Northampton
  2. Navigation Row (near) Far Cotton
  3. Old Towcester Road (opp) Far Cotton
  4. London Road (adj) Far Cotton
  5. Main Road (opp) Far Cotton
  6. Delapre Crescent Road (adj) Far Cotton
  7. Delapre Street (opp) Far Cotton
  8. Lauderdale Avenue (adj) Far Cotton
  9. Stagecoach Depot (opp) Far Cotton
  10. Rothersthorpe Garage (opp) Far Cotton
  11. Ringway (Briar Hill) (o/s) Briar Hill
  12. The Briars (adj) Briar Hill
  13. Thorn Hill (on) Briar Hill
  14. Nicholls House (near) Briar Hill
  15. Briar Hill School (opp) Briar Hill
  16. Blackberry Lane (opp) Briar Hill
  17. Rainsborough Crescent (adj) Briar Hill
  18. Ironstone Lane (adj) Briar Hill
  19. Tower Hill Close (opp) Briar Hill
  20. Archangel Road (adj) Camp Hill
  21. Plantagenet Walk (opp) Camp Hill

3 towards Northampton

All 18 stops
  1. Plantagenet Walk (opp) Camp Hill
  2. Archangel Road (opp) Camp Hill
  3. Tower Hill Close (near) Briar Hill
  4. Ironstone Lane (opp) Briar Hill
  5. Rainsborough Crescent (opp) Briar Hill
  6. Blackberry Lane (adj) Briar Hill
  7. Briar Hill School (o/s) Briar Hill
  8. Nicholls House (opp) Briar Hill
  9. Thorn Hill (opp) Briar Hill
  10. Ringway (Briar Hill) (o/s) Briar Hill
  11. Stagecoach Depot (opp) Far Cotton
  12. Lauderdale Avenue (opp) Far Cotton
  13. Delapre Crescent Road (opp) Far Cotton
  14. Main Road (o/s) Far Cotton
  15. London Road (near) Far Cotton
  16. Old Towcester Road (adj) Far Cotton
  17. Navigation Row (opp) Far Cotton
  18. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 15) Northampton

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF1118394/158 · Changes in Northamptonshire County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

NorthamptonFar CottonBriar HillCamp Hill

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 3 bus?

The first 3 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:29 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 3 bus?

The last 3 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:02. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 3 bus cost?

Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 3: adult single £3.00. The 3 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 3 bus?

The 3 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 PF1118394/158. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.