56 Northampton to Courteenhall via Far Cotton, Delapre
Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 04:33, last bus 02:03. 9 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 02:03–02:20. Every night. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 56? 29 other bus routes are numbered 56 elsewhere in the UK — see every 56 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:05 | 09:35 | 17:32 | 19:05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 18) | 07:05 | 09:35 | 17:32 | 19:05 |
| Nene Valley Way slip road (S-bound) | 07:14 | 09:44 | 17:41 | 19:14 |
| SEGRO - Amazon (adj) | 07:25 | 09:55 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| SEGRO - Yusen Logistics (adj) | 07:27 | 09:57 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
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 56
Adult single £3.00
The same for any journey on the 56, 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 56
Stagecoach Midlands publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Jobseekers Single · Nuneaton DayRider · Northampton DayRider · Midlands Gold DayRider · Northampton NightRider · Nuneaton Group DayRider · Wellingborough DayRider
…and 39 more tickets on this route.
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 56
56 towards Courteenhall
All 13 stops
- Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 18) Northampton
- Navigation Row (near) Far Cotton
- Old Towcester Road (opp) Far Cotton
- Southfield Avenue (adj) Far Cotton
- Delapre Crescent (opp) Delapre
- Forest Road (opp) Delapre
- Queen Eleanor Road (opp) Delapre
- Gloucester Avenue (opp) Delapre
- London Road (opp 314) Delapre
- Nene Valley Way slip road (S-bound) Hardingstone
- Rail Freight Interchange (opp) Courteenhall
- SEGRO - Amazon (adj) Courteenhall
- SEGRO - Yusen Logistics (adj) Courteenhall
56 towards Northampton
All 12 stops
- SEGRO - Yusen Logistics Courteenhall
- SEGRO - Amazon (opp) Courteenhall
- Nene Valley Way slip road (N-bound) Hardingstone
- London Road (o/s 324) Delapre
- Gloucester Avenue (adj) Delapre
- Queen Eleanor Road (adj) Delapre
- Forest Road (adj) Delapre
- Delapre Crescent (adj) Delapre
- Old Towcester Road (adj) Far Cotton
- Navigation Row (opp) Far Cotton
- The Plough Hotel (opp) Northampton
- Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 18) Northampton
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 4 May 2026 To provide an infrequent service to Amazon on J15 M1
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF1118394/249 · Changes in Northamptonshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 56 bus?
The first 56 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:33 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 56 bus?
The last 56 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 02:03. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 56 bus cost?
Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 56: adult single £3.00. The 56 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 56 bus?
The 56 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 PF1118394/249. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.