53 Northampton to Brackmills via Abington, Headlands

Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 04:50, last bus 17:09. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.

Next towards Brackmills from Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6): tomorrow 04:50

Next towards Northampton from ASDA (o/s): 14:04

Wanted a different 53? 31 other bus routes are numbered 53 elsewhere in the UK — see every 53 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Brackmills ASDA · Monday to Friday · 2 journeys
Stop 04:5006:38
Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) 04:50·
The Abington PH (o/s) 04:58·
Shopping Centre (Stop C) 05:0706:38
Hillfields Community Centre (o/s) 05:1106:43
Pig and Whistle PH (o/s) 05:1906:51
St Andrews Primary School (opp) 05:2306:56
Footpath to The Lakes (adj) 05:3107:06
Scotia Close (adj) 05:3307:08
Bus Terminus (Bay 1) 05:4207:18
The White Company (opp) 05:4607:22
ASDA (opp) 05:5207:26

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Stagecoach Midlands whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 53

Adult single £3.00

The same for any journey on the 53, 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 53

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 16 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 Eve, Christmas 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 53

53 towards Brackmills

All 48 stops
  1. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 6) Northampton
  2. Abington Square (Stop A1) Northampton
  3. St Edmund's Street (opp) Northampton
  4. Melbourne Street (opp) Abington
  5. Allen Road (adj) Abington
  6. The Abington PH (o/s) Abington
  7. Abington Park (opp) Abington
  8. Briton Road (adj) Abington
  9. Abington Park Crescent (opp) Headlands
  10. Greenway (opp) Headlands
  11. The Trumpet PH (opp) Weston Favell
  12. Booth Lane South (adj) Weston Favell
  13. Fir Tree Walk (adj) Westone
  14. Shopping Centre (Stop C) Weston Favell Centre
  15. Billing Brook School (o/s) Lumbertubs
  16. Brookside Community Centre (o/s) Lings
  17. Arbour Wood (adj) Thorplands
  18. Hillfields Community Centre (o/s) Thorplands
  19. Sulby Road (adj) Thorplands
  20. Waterpump Court (opp) Thorplands
  21. Crestwood Gardens (opp) Thorplands
  22. Crestwood Road (adj) Goldings
  23. Osmund Drive (adj) Goldings
  24. Dryleys Court (opp) Goldings
  25. Spinneyside Walk (adj) Blackthorn
  26. Arlbury Road (opp) Blackthorn
  27. Pig and Whistle PH (o/s) Blackthorn
  28. Maidencastle (opp) Blackthorn
  29. Penfold Lane (opp) Great Billing
  30. Sheerwater Drive (near) Ecton Brook
  31. St Andrews Primary School (opp) Ecton Brook
  32. Primary School (o/s) Ecton Brook
  33. Long Mallows Rise (opp) Ecton Brook
  34. Holiday Inn (o/s) Brackmills
  35. Footpath to The Lakes (adj) Brackmills
  36. Bedford Road roundabout (SE-bound) Brackmills
  37. Scotia Close (adj) Brackmills
  38. Junction with Liliput Road (SW-bound) Brackmills
  39. Car Auctions (o/s) Brackmills
  40. Gallowhill Road (near) Brackmills
  41. British Pepper & Spice (opp) Brackmills
  42. Kilvey Road (adj) Brackmills
  43. Bus Terminus (Bay 1) Brackmills
  44. Blaise Pascal House (opp) Brackmills
  45. The White Company (opp) Brackmills
  46. Coca Cola (o/s) Brackmills
  47. Travis Perkins (o/s) Brackmills
  48. ASDA (opp) Brackmills

53 towards Northampton

All 35 stops
  1. ASDA (o/s) Brackmills
  2. Travis Perkins (opp) Brackmills
  3. Coca Cola (opp) Brackmills
  4. The White Company (o/s) Brackmills
  5. Bus Terminus (Bay 1) Brackmills
  6. Kilvey Road (opp) Brackmills
  7. British Pepper & Spice (o/s) Brackmills
  8. Gallowhill Road (opp) Brackmills
  9. Car Auctions (opp) Brackmills
  10. Junction with Liliput Road (NE-bound) Brackmills
  11. Scotia Close (opp) Brackmills
  12. Bedford Road roundabout (NW-bound) Brackmills
  13. Footpath to The Lakes (opp) Brackmills
  14. Holiday Inn (opp) Brackmills
  15. Long Mallows Rise (adj) Ecton Brook
  16. Primary School (opp) Ecton Brook
  17. St Andrews Primary School (adj) Ecton Brook
  18. Parkside (opp) Ecton Brook
  19. Sheerwater Drive (opp) Ecton Brook
  20. Ecton Brook Road (adj) Ecton Brook
  21. Penfold Lane (adj) Great Billing
  22. Maidencastle (adj) Blackthorn
  23. Pig and Whistle PH (opp) Blackthorn
  24. Arlbury Road (adj) Blackthorn
  25. Spinneyside Walk (opp) Blackthorn
  26. Dryleys Court (near) Goldings
  27. Prentice Court (o/s) Goldings
  28. Crestwood Road (opp) Goldings
  29. Waterpump Court (adj) Thorplands
  30. Sulby Road (opp) Thorplands
  31. Hillfields Community Centre (opp) Thorplands
  32. Arbour Wood (opp) Thorplands
  33. Brookside Community Centre (opp) Lings
  34. Billing Brook School (opp) Lumbertubs
  35. Shopping Centre (Stop E) Weston Favell Centre

Towns & areas on this route

NorthamptonAbingtonBrackmillsHeadlandsLingsWestoneThorplandsEcton BrookBlackthornLumbertubsGoldingsWeston Favell Centre

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 53 bus?

The first 53 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 53 bus?

The last 53 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:09. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 53 bus cost?

Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 53: adult single £3.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £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 53 bus?

The 53 is operated by Stagecoach Midlands.

Timetable data from Stagecoach Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.