8 Grantham to Brooksby via Denton, Melton Mowbray
Operated by Centrebus. First bus 06:40, last bus 19:22. 19 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.50 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 8? 95 other bus routes are numbered 8 elsewhere in the UK — see every 8 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:40 | 08:15 to Brooksby, Brooksby Road | 08:15 | 10:10 | 12:10 | 14:10 | 15:50 | 15:45 | 18:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesteven & Grantham School (opp) | · | · | · | · | · | · | 15:50 | · | · |
| Rushcliffe Road (opp) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 15:45 | · |
| The King's School (adj) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 15:55 | · |
| Bus Station (Stand 3) | 06:40 | 08:15 | 08:15 | 10:10 | 12:10 | 14:10 | 16:00 | 16:05 | 18:00 |
| Gregory Arms PH (opp) | 06:48 | 08:23 | 08:23 | 10:18 | 12:18 | 14:18 | 16:08 | 16:14 | 18:08 |
| The Nook (adj) | 06:54 | 08:31 | 08:29 | 10:24 | 12:24 | 14:24 | 16:14 | 16:21 | 18:14 |
| Royal Horse Shoes (opp) | 06:59 | 08:36 | 08:34 | 10:29 | 12:29 | 14:29 | 16:19 | 16:26 | 18:19 |
| St Mary's Way (Stand S3) | 07:12 | 08:55 | 08:47 | 10:42 | 12:42 | 14:42 | 16:32 | 16:40 | 18:31 |
| College of Further Education (opp) | · | 08:59 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Brooksby Road (opp) | · | 09:10 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
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 8
Adult single £1.50 to £3.00 · Adult return £4.70 to £7.80
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.50 | Harlaxton Road | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.50 | £2.50 | Harlaxton | |||||||
| £2.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | Denton Crossroads | ||||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | Croxton Kerrial | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | Waltham on the Wolds | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Thorpe Arnold | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | Melton Mowbray | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.70 | £2.70 | Brooksby College | |
| £1.50 | £1.50 | £2.50 | £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Grantham Bus Station |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Grantham Schools.
Centrebus Group's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 3 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Centrebus before you travel.
Tickets on the 8
Centrebus publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults, children and young people.
U19 Return · U19 Single · Adult Return · Adult Single · Shadow Adult Single · Shadow U19 Single
Ticket types come from Centrebus's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Centrebus.
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 Centrebus 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.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Brooksby: 7 journeys, first 06:40 towards Grantham: 9 journeys, first 07:40
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Brooksby: 7 journeys, first 06:40 towards Grantham: 9 journeys, first 07:40
Route map
All stops on route 8
8 towards Brooksby
All 38 stops
- Kesteven & Grantham School (opp) Grantham
- Rushcliffe Road (opp) Grantham
- Hospital (Stop B) Grantham
- Slate Mill Place (adj) Grantham
- The King's School (adj) Grantham
- Finkin Street (adj) Grantham
- Bus Station (Stand 3) Grantham
- ESSO Filling Station (opp) Grantham
- Earlesfield Lane (opp) Grantham
- KFC Drive Thru (adj) Grantham
- Belvoir Avenue (adj) Grantham
- Kitty Briggs Lane (adj) Grantham
- Squash Centre (opp) Grantham
- Gregory Arms PH (opp) Harlaxton
- Rectory Lane (adj) Harlaxton
- Main Street (opp) Denton
- Middle Street (opp) Croxton Kerrial
- The Nook (adj) Croxton Kerrial
- Royal Horse Shoes (opp) Waltham-on-the-Wolds
- Primary School (opp) Waltham-on-the-Wolds
- Morleas Farm (opp) Waltham-on-the-Wolds
- Lag Lane (adj) Thorpe Arnold
- Bowley Avenue (S Bound) Melton Mowbray
- Crossfield Drive (adj) Melton Mowbray
- Doctor's Lane (opp) Melton Mowbray
- Morrisons (opp) Melton Mowbray
- Health Centre (outside) Melton Mowbray
- St Mary's Way (Stand S3) Melton Mowbray
- College of Further Education (opp) Melton Mowbray
- Egerton View (near) Melton Mowbray
- Aldi (adj) Melton Mowbray
- Valiant Way (adj) Melton Mowbray
- B&Q (opp) Melton Mowbray
- Edendale Road (adj) Melton Mowbray
- Kirby Hall (adj) Kirby Bellars
- Great Lane (opp) Frisby-on-the-Wreake
- Gaddesby Lane (adj) Rotherby
- Brooksby Road (opp) Brooksby
8 towards Grantham
All 30 stops
- Brooksby Road (adj) Brooksby
- Gaddesby Lane (opp) Rotherby
- Great Lane (adj) Frisby-on-the-Wreake
- Kirby Hall (opp) Kirby Bellars
- Edendale Road (opp) Melton Mowbray
- B&Q (adj) Melton Mowbray
- Aldi (opp) Melton Mowbray
- Wilton Park (opp) Melton Mowbray
- College of Further Education (outside) Melton Mowbray
- King Street (adj) Melton Mowbray
- St Mary's Way (Stand S4) Melton Mowbray
- Doctor's Lane (adj) Melton Mowbray
- Crossfield Drive (opp) Melton Mowbray
- Bowley Avenue (N Bound) Melton Mowbray
- Lag Lane (opp) Thorpe Arnold
- Morleas Farm (adj) Waltham-on-the-Wolds
- Primary School (adj) Waltham-on-the-Wolds
- Royal Horse Shoes (adj) Waltham-on-the-Wolds
- Middle Street (adj) Croxton Kerrial
- Saltby Road (opp) Croxton Kerrial
- Main Street (adj) Denton
- Rectory Lane (opp) Harlaxton
- Gregory Arms PH (adj) Harlaxton
- Squash Centre (adj) Grantham
- Kitty Briggs Lane (opp) Grantham
- Belvoir Avenue (opp) Grantham
- Screwfix (opp) Grantham
- Earlesfield Lane (adj) Grantham
- ESSO Filling Station (adj) Grantham
- Bus Station (Stand 3) Grantham
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 8 bus?
The first 8 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 8 bus?
The last 8 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:22. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 8 bus cost?
Centrebus's published fares on the 8: adult single £1.50 to £3.00, adult return £4.70 to £7.80. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Centrebus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 8 bus?
The 8 is operated by Centrebus.
Timetable data from Centrebus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.