5A St Ives to Bar Hill via Swavesey, Willingham
Operated by Stephensons of Essex. First bus 06:30, last bus 19:40. 21 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.30 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 5A? 31 other bus routes are numbered 5A elsewhere in the UK — see every 5A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:30 | 08:00 | 09:30 | 10:20 | 11:00 | 12:20 to Bar Hill Superstore | 12:30 | 14:00 | 14:50 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons (opp) | · | · | · | 10:20 | · | 12:20 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Bus Station (Bay 2) | 06:30 | 08:00 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 12:30 | 12:30 | 14:00 | 14:50 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Chequer Street (near) | 06:40 | 08:10 | 09:40 | · | 11:10 | 12:40 | 12:40 | 14:10 | 15:00 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Rookery Way (near) | 06:41 | 08:11 | 09:41 | · | 11:11 | 12:41 | 12:41 | 14:11 | 15:02 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
| The Orchard (near) | 06:45 | 08:15 | 09:45 | · | 11:15 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 14:15 | 15:10 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Whitton Close (near) | 06:55 | 08:25 | 09:55 | · | 11:25 | 12:55 | 12:55 | 14:25 | 15:15 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Swavesey Village College grounds (in) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 15:25 | · | · |
| Brickhills (opp) | 07:10 | 08:40 | 10:10 | · | 11:40 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 14:40 | 15:40 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Longstanton Park-and-Ride (Stop 1) | 07:25 | 08:55 | 10:25 | · | 11:55 | 13:25 | 13:25 | 14:55 | 15:55 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Superstore (near) | 07:35 | 09:05 | 10:35 | · | 12:05 | 13:35 | 13:35 | 15:05 | 16:05 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
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 5A
Adult single £2.30 to £3.00 · Child single £1.55 to £3.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.80 | Fenstanton Chequer Stree | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £2.80 | Fenstanton Rookery Way | |||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Fen Drayton The Orchard | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.30 | Swavesey Whitton Close | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.30 | Swavesey Village College | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Willingham Brickhills | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.30 | Longstanton Park and Ride | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.30 | Bar Hill Superstore | |
| £2.80 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | St Ives Morrisons |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is St Ives Bus Station.
Stephensons of Essex's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 22 July 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stephensons of Essex before you travel.
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 Stephensons of Essex 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 Bar Hill: 12 journeys, first 06:30 towards St Ives: 10 journeys, first 07:45
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Bar Hill: 12 journeys, first 06:30 towards St Ives: 10 journeys, first 07:45
Route map
All stops on route 5A
5A towards Bar Hill
All 41 stops
- Morrisons (opp) St Ives
- Bus Station (Bay 2) St Ives
- Greenfields (near) St Ives
- Chequer Street (near) Fenstanton
- Swan Road (near) Fenstanton
- Rookery Way (near) Fenstanton
- The Orchard (near) Fen Drayton
- Horse and Gate Street (near) Fen Drayton
- Rose and Crown Road (near) Boxworth End
- Ramper Road (opp) Swavesey
- Whitton Close (near) Swavesey
- Swavesey Village College grounds (in) Swavesey
- School Lane (near) Swavesey
- Chequers Court (opp) Church End
- Swavesey Station (opp) Church End
- New Road (opp) Over
- Overcote Road (near) Over
- Randalls Lane (near) Over
- Willingham Road (near) Over
- Chapman's Way (near) Over
- Glover Street (opp) Over
- Cromwell Park (near) Over
- Cox's End (near) Over
- Westmeadow Close (near) Willingham
- Rook Grove (near) Willingham
- Covent Garden (near) Willingham
- Osborn Close (opp) Willingham
- Church Lane (opp) Willingham
- Brickhills (opp) Willingham
- Priest Lane (near) Willingham
- St Mary's Church (opp) Willingham
- Osborn Close (near) Willingham
- Covent Garden (opp) Willingham
- Millfield (near) Willingham
- Westfield (near) Willingham
- Station Road (S-bound) Longstanton
- Longstanton Park-and-Ride (Stop 1) Longstanton
- Brookside (near) Longstanton
- Hatton's Park (near) Longstanton
- High Street (opp) Longstanton
- Superstore (near) Bar Hill
5A towards St Ives
All 43 stops
- Superstore (near) Bar Hill
- High Street (opp) Longstanton
- Brookside (opp) Longstanton
- Ladywalk (opp) Longstanton
- Longstanton Park-and-Ride (Stop 1) Longstanton
- Station Road (N-bound) Longstanton
- Westfield (opp) Willingham
- Millfield (opp) Willingham
- Covent Garden (near) Willingham
- Osborn Close (opp) Willingham
- Church Lane (opp) Willingham
- Brickhills (opp) Willingham
- Priest Lane (near) Willingham
- St Mary's Church (opp) Willingham
- Osborn Close (near) Willingham
- Covent Garden (opp) Willingham
- Rook Grove (opp) Willingham
- Westmeadow Close (opp) Willingham
- Cox's End (opp) Over
- Cromwell Park (opp) Over
- Glover Street (near) Over
- Chapman's Way (opp) Over
- Willingham Road (opp) Over
- Randalls Lane (opp) Over
- Overcote Road (opp) Over
- The Doles (near) Over
- New Road (near) Over
- Swavesey Station (near) Church End
- Chequers Court (near) Church End
- Wallman's Lane (near) Swavesey
- School Lane (opp) Swavesey
- Swavesey Village College grounds (in) Swavesey
- Whitton Close (opp) Swavesey
- Ramper Road (near) Swavesey
- Rose and Crown Road (opp) Boxworth End
- Horse and Gate Street (opp) Fen Drayton
- The Orchard (opp) Fen Drayton
- Rookery Way (opp) Fenstanton
- Swan Road (opp) Fenstanton
- Chequer Street (opp) Fenstanton
- Greenfields (opp) St Ives
- Bus Station (Bay 2) St Ives
- Morrisons (opp) St Ives
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 1 June 2026 Monday to Saturday, no service Sundays & Public Holidays
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (CPCA).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF0000454/206 · Changes in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 5A bus?
The first 5A departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 5A bus?
The last 5A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 5A bus cost?
Stephensons of Essex's published fares on the 5A: adult single £2.30 to £3.00, child single £1.55 to £3.50. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Stephensons of Essex day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 5A bus?
The 5A is operated by Stephensons of Essex.
Timetable data from Stephensons of Essex via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). Stephensons of Essex last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 2 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF0000454/206. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.