55 Northampton to West Hunsbury via St James End, Swan Valley
Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 05:10, last bus 22:15. 30 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 05:25, last 22:10. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 55? 32 other bus routes are numbered 55 elsewhere in the UK — see every 55 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:25 to MH Star UK Ltd | 05:31 to MH Star UK Ltd | 07:31 | 12:28 | 13:25 | 19:31 | 20:31 | 21:31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 20) | 05:25 | 05:31 | 07:31 | 12:28 | 13:25 | 19:31 | 20:31 | 21:31 |
| Football Ground (opp) | 05:34 | 05:38 | 07:39 | 12:36 | 13:34 | 19:38 | 20:39 | 21:39 |
| Upton Valley Way East (SW-bound) | 05:38 | 05:41 | 07:42 | 12:39 | 13:38 | 19:41 | 20:43 | 21:43 |
| Sainsburys Distribution Centre (adj) | 05:41 | 05:43 | 07:46 | 12:43 | 13:43 | 19:45 | 20:48 | 21:48 |
| Blacks (adj) | 05:46 | 05:49 | 07:49 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 19:47 | 20:50 | 21:50 |
| The Barn Way (opp) | 05:48 | 05:51 | 07:52 | 12:49 | 13:49 | 19:49 | 20:52 | 21:52 |
| MH Star UK Ltd (o/s) | 05:51 | 05:54 | · | · | · | · | · | · |
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.
Fares on the 55
Adult single £3.00
The same for any journey on the 55, 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 55
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 15 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, 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 55
55 towards West Hunsbury
All 19 stops
- Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 20) Northampton
- Sol Central (opp) Northampton
- Rail Station approach road (opp) Northampton
- Council Depot (adj) St James End
- Claret Car park (o/s) Sixfields
- Football Ground (opp) Sixfields
- Upton Valley Way East (SW-bound) Swan Valley
- Nectar Way (NW-bound) Swan Valley
- Sepals Way (adj) Swan Valley
- Nationwide Food Parcels (o/s) Swan Valley
- Sainsburys Frozen NDC (opp) Swan Valley
- Sainsburys Distribution Centre (adj) Swan Valley
- Sepals Way (near) Swan Valley
- Nectar Way (SE-bound) Swan Valley
- Blacks (adj) Swan Valley
- Carlsberg (o/s) Swan Valley
- Cygnet Drive (adj) Swan Valley
- The Barn Way (opp) Swan Valley
- MH Star UK Ltd (o/s) West Hunsbury
55 towards Northampton
All 22 stops
- MH Star UK Ltd (o/s) West Hunsbury
- The Barn Way (opp) Swan Valley
- The Barn Way (adj) Swan Valley
- Cygnet Drive (opp) Swan Valley
- Carlsberg (o/s) Swan Valley
- Blacks (adj) Swan Valley
- Nectar Way (NW-bound) Swan Valley
- Sepals Way (adj) Swan Valley
- Nationwide Food Parcels (o/s) Swan Valley
- Sainsburys Frozen NDC (opp) Swan Valley
- Sainsburys Distribution Centre (adj) Swan Valley
- Sepals Way (near) Swan Valley
- Nectar Way (SE-bound) Swan Valley
- Upton Valley Way East (NE-bound) Swan Valley
- Football Ground (o/s) Sixfields
- Claret Car park (opp) Sixfields
- Council Depot (opp) St James End
- Byfield Road (adj) St James End
- Rail Station approach road (adj) Northampton
- Sol Central (o/s) Northampton
- St Peters Walk (opp) Northampton
- Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 20) Northampton
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 12 April 2026 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 30 October 2022 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 3 February 2021 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 24 January 2021 Northampton → Swan Valley
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF1118394/40 · Changes in Northamptonshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 55 bus?
The first 55 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 55 bus?
The last 55 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 55 bus cost?
Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 55: 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 55 bus?
The 55 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 PF1118394/40. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.