48A Kettering to Isham via Barton Seagrave, Burton Latimer
Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 05:45, last bus 18:35. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 48A? 7 other bus routes are numbered 48A elsewhere in the UK — see every 48A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:00 | 18:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interchange (Stop 13) | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| (Kettering) Wicksteed Park (before) | 07:07 | 18:07 |
| Barton Road (before) | 07:14 | 18:14 |
| Orbit Mews (after) | 07:22 | 18:22 |
| (Isham) Symmetry Way (After) | 07:30 | 18:30 |
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.
Fares on the 48A
Adult single £3.00
The same for any journey on the 48A, 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 48A
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 26 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 Isham: 2 journeys, first 07:00 towards Kettering: 2 journeys, first 05:45
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Isham: 2 journeys, first 07:00 towards Kettering: 2 journeys, first 05:45
Route map
All stops on route 48A
48A towards Isham
All 20 stops
- Bus Interchange (Stop 13) Kettering
- Police Station (before) Kettering
- St Mary's Hospital (after) Kettering
- Roundhill Road (after) Kettering
- Woodcroft Scout Centre (after) Kettering
- (Kettering) Wicksteed Park (before) Kettering
- Castle Way (before) Barton Seagrave
- St Botolph's Road (after) Barton Seagrave
- Polwell Lane (after) Barton Seagrave
- Grosvenor Road (before) Barton Seagrave
- Cottersmore Avenue (before) Barton Seagrave
- Barton Road (before) Barton Seagrave
- A6 Folley Way (South-bound) Burton Latimer
- Wagon & Horses PH (before) Burton Latimer
- Churchill Way (after) Burton Latimer
- Orbit Mews (after) Burton Latimer
- Welland Court (after) Burton Latimer
- Glebe General Store (before) Burton Latimer
- Symmetry Industrial Park (Before) Isham
- (Isham) Symmetry Way (After) Isham
48A towards Kettering
All 22 stops
- (Isham) Symmetry Way (After) Isham
- Symmetry Industrial Park (After) Isham
- Glebe General Store (after) Burton Latimer
- Infants School (before) Burton Latimer
- Orbit Mews (after) Burton Latimer
- Wagon & Horses PH (before) Burton Latimer
- A6 Folley Way (before) Burton Latimer
- Acorn Close (before) Barton Seagrave
- Barton Road (after) Barton Seagrave
- Cottersmore Avenue (before) Barton Seagrave
- Grosvenor Road (before) Barton Seagrave
- Polwell Lane (after) Barton Seagrave
- St Botolph's Road (before) Barton Seagrave
- (Barton Seagrave) Castle Way (before) Barton Seagrave
- Barton Seagrave Hall (opp) Barton Seagrave
- (Kettering) Wicksteed Park (before) Kettering
- Netherfield Road (before) Kettering
- Woodcroft Scout Centre (before) Kettering
- Roundhill Road (after) Kettering
- St Mary's Hospital (before) Kettering
- Police Station (after) Kettering
- Bus Interchange (Stop 13) Kettering
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 19 July 2026 Short journeys between Kettering and Symmetry Park for Monday to Sunday
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF1118394/250 · Changes in Northamptonshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 48A bus?
The first 48A departure on weekdays leaves at 05:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 48A bus?
The last 48A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 48A bus cost?
Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 48A: adult single £3.00. The 48A 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 48A bus?
The 48A 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 PF1118394/250. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.