5 Wolverton to Water Eaton via Bradville, Simpson
Operated by Arriva Beds and Bucks. Registered as running via Central Milton Keynes. First bus 05:01, last bus 23:10. 82 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:38, last 23:32. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
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| Stop | 08:40 | 09:35 | 10:20 | 10:50 | 11:20 | 11:50 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 | 14:50 | 15:35 | 16:35 | 17:35 | 18:35 | 19:35 | 20:35 | 22:35 |
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| Wolverton Tesco | 08:40 | 09:35 | 10:20 | 10:50 | 11:20 | 11:50 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 | 14:50 | 15:35 | 16:35 | 17:35 | 18:35 | 19:35 | 20:35 | 22:35 |
| Stanton Avenue (southbound) | 08:47 | 09:44 | 10:29 | 10:59 | 11:29 | 11:59 | 12:29 | 12:59 | 13:29 | 13:59 | 14:29 | 14:59 | 15:44 | 16:44 | 17:44 | 18:42 | 19:42 | 20:42 | 22:42 |
| Central Railway Station (Stop Z2) | 08:55 | 09:55 | 10:40 | 11:10 | 11:40 | 12:10 | 12:40 | 13:10 | 13:40 | 14:10 | 14:40 | 15:10 | 15:55 | 16:55 | 17:55 | 18:55 | 19:55 | 20:55 | 22:55 |
| The Point (Stop K3) | 09:04 | 10:04 | 10:49 | 11:19 | 11:49 | 12:19 | 12:49 | 13:19 | 13:49 | 14:19 | 14:49 | 15:19 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 18:02 | 19:02 | 20:02 | 21:02 | 23:02 |
| Milton Keynes Hospital (Stop A) | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:03 | 11:33 | 12:03 | 12:33 | 13:03 | 13:33 | 14:03 | 14:33 | 15:03 | 15:33 | 16:18 | 17:18 | 18:13 | 19:13 | 20:13 | 21:13 | 23:13 |
| Bus Station (Bay 7) | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:15 | 11:45 | 12:15 | 12:45 | 13:15 | 13:45 | 14:15 | 14:45 | 15:15 | 15:45 | 16:30 | 17:30 | 18:24 | 19:24 | 20:24 | 21:24 | 23:24 |
| Buttermere Close (southbound) | 09:37 | 10:37 | 11:22 | 11:52 | 12:22 | 12:52 | 13:22 | 13:52 | 14:22 | 14:52 | 15:22 | 15:52 | 16:37 | 17:37 | 18:31 | 19:31 | 20:31 | 21:31 | 23:31 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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.
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 Arriva Beds and Bucks before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 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.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Water Eaton: 19 journeys, first 08:40 towards Wolverton: 21 journeys, first 08:38
Route map
All stops on route 5
5 towards Water Eaton
All 40 stops
- Wolverton Tesco Wolverton
- Wolverton Railway Station (NE-bound) Wolverton
- Bradwell War Memorial (opp) New Bradwell
- St James's Church (opp) New Bradwell
- North Street (southbound) New Bradwell
- Ashwood (adjacent) Bradville
- Stanton Avenue (southbound) Bradville
- Mathiesen Centre (o/s) Bradville
- Stonegate (opp) Bancroft
- Bancroft Roundabout South (SE-bound) Bancroft
- Priory Common School (opp) Bradwell
- Rooksley Roundabout North (Southbound) Rooksley
- Rooksley Roundabout South (Southbound) Rooksley
- Rooksley Retail Park (opp) Rooksley
- Central Railway Station (Stop Z2) Central Milton Keynes
- Santander House (Stop X3) Central Milton Keynes
- Central Business Exchange (Stop R3) Central Milton Keynes
- The Point (Stop K3) Central Milton Keynes
- Theatre District (Stop E3) Central Milton Keynes
- Xscape (Stop A6) Central Milton Keynes
- South Saxon Roundabout South (southbound) Oldbrook
- Jubilee Wood School (o/s) Fishermead
- Eaglestone Roundabout South (Southbound) Eaglestone
- Golden Drive (S-bound) Eaglestone
- Coffee Hall Roundabout North (Southbound) Coffee Hall
- Milton Keynes Hospital (Stop A) Eaglestone
- Langland School (opp) Netherfield
- Simpson Roundabout North (Southbound) Simpson
- Simpson Roundabout South (SE-bound) Simpson
- Bond Avenue (opp) Mount Farm
- Mount Farm Park (opp) Mount Farm
- Bletchley Tesco (o/s) Denbigh
- Bus Station (Bay 7) Bletchley
- Leisure Centre (o/s) Bletchley
- Queensway (E-bound) Bletchley
- Knowles Schools (opp) Bletchley
- St Thomas Aquinas Church (o/s) Fenny Stratford
- Manor Road Centre (o/s) Water Eaton
- The Plough (opp) Water Eaton
- Buttermere Close (southbound) Water Eaton
5 towards Wolverton
All 51 stops
- Buttermere Close (southbound) Water Eaton
- Grasmere Way (SW-bound) Bletchley
- Bala Way (westbound) Bletchley
- Fern Grove (Eastbound) Bletchley
- Sir Herbert Leon School (opp) Bletchley
- Tulla Court (adjacent) Bletchley
- Lomond Drive (NE-bound) Bletchley
- Arrow Place (Eastbound) Bletchley
- Santen Grove (westbound) Bletchley
- Windermere Drive (northbound) Bletchley
- Rydal Way (eastbound) Bletchley
- Stoke Road (northbound) Bletchley
- The Plough (o/s) Water Eaton
- Manor Road Centre (opp) Water Eaton
- St Thomas Aquinas Church (opp) Fenny Stratford
- Knowles Schools (o/s) Bletchley
- Queensway (westbound) Bletchley
- Leisure Centre (opp) Bletchley
- Bus Station (Bay 5) Bletchley
- Bletchley Tesco (opp) Denbigh
- Mount Farm Park (o/s) Mount Farm
- Bond Avenue (o/s) Mount Farm
- Simpson Roundabout South (NW-bound) Simpson
- Simpson Roundabout North (Northbound) Simpson
- Langland School (o/s) Netherfield
- Milton Keynes Hospital (Stop B) Eaglestone
- Coffee Hall Roundabout North (Northbound) Coffee Hall
- Golden Drive (N-bound) Eaglestone
- Eaglestone Roundabout North (Northbound) Eaglestone
- Jubilee Wood School (opp) Fishermead
- South Saxon Roundabout South (northbound) Oldbrook
- Xscape (Stop A5) Central Milton Keynes
- Theatre District (Stop C4) Central Milton Keynes
- The Point (Stop J4) Central Milton Keynes
- Central Business Exchange (Stop Q4) Central Milton Keynes
- Santander House (Stop W4) Central Milton Keynes
- Central Railway Station (Stop Z5) Central Milton Keynes
- Rooksley Retail Park (o/s) Rooksley
- Rooksley Roundabout South (Northbound) Rooksley
- Rooksley Roundabout North (Northbound) Rooksley
- Priory Common School (o/s) Bradwell
- Bancroft Roundabout South (NW-bound) Bancroft
- Stonegate (N-bound) Bancroft
- Abbey Way (northbound) Bradville
- Stanton Avenue (northbound) Bradville
- Ashwood (opp) Bradville
- North Street (northbound) New Bradwell
- St James's Church (o/s) New Bradwell
- War Memorial (o/s) New Bradwell
- Wolverton Railway Station (SW-bound) Wolverton
- Wolverton Tesco Wolverton
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 31 May 2026 Monday to Sunday.
- Service change effective 22 February 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 To amend Timetable.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Luton BC).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000508/511 · Registration PF0000508/615 · Changes in Milton Keynes Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 5 bus?
The first 5 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:01 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 5 bus?
The last 5 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 5 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Arriva Beds and Bucks day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 5 bus?
The 5 is operated by Arriva Beds and Bucks.
Timetable data from Arriva Beds and Bucks via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000508/511. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.