87 Northampton to Towcester via Duston, Swan Valley

Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 06:20, last bus 17:49. 11 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.

Next towards Towcester from NGH A & E (Stop A): tomorrow 11:09

Next towards Northampton from Northgate (adj): tomorrow 06:20

Wanted a different 87? 27 other bus routes are numbered 87 elsewhere in the UK — see every 87 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Towcester Northgate · Monday to Friday · 5 journeys
Stop 09:3011:0913:0915:0917:49
NGH A & E (Stop A) ·11:0913:0915:0917:49
Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 19) 09:3011:2013:2015:2018:00
St James's Sq (adj) 09:3711:2713:2715:2718:07
Sainsburys (opp) 09:4211:3213:3215:3218:12
Bella Italia (opp) 09:4311:3313:3315:3318:13
Dragonfly Way 09:4911:3913:3915:3918:19
Samwell Way (opp) 09:5811:4813:4815:4818:28
Kislingbury Road (opp) 10:0211:5213:5215:5218:32
Gayton Road (opp) 10:0911:5913:5915:5918:39
Peggotty's (opp) 10:1412:0414:0416:0418:44
Sutton's Walk (opp) 10:1812:0814:0816:0818:48
Letter Box (adj) 10:2212:1214:1216:1218:52
School Lane (adj) 10:2712:1714:1716:1718:57
Cemetery (opp) 10:3512:2514:2516:2519:05
Northgate (opp) 10:3812:2814:2816:2819:08

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.

The 87 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →

Fares on the 87

Adult single £3.00

The same for any journey on the 87, 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 87

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 37 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 87

87 towards Towcester

All 39 stops
  1. NGH A & E (Stop A) Northampton
  2. General Hospital (Stop C) Northampton
  3. General Hospital (Stop E) Northampton
  4. Post Office (o/s) Northampton
  5. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 19) Northampton
  6. Sol Central (opp) Northampton
  7. Rail Station approach road (opp) Northampton
  8. Byfield Road (opp) St James End
  9. Bus Depot (adj) St James End
  10. St James's Sq (adj) St James End
  11. Bingo Hall (adj) St James End
  12. Malcolm Drive (opp) St James End
  13. Peverels Way (adj) Duston
  14. Homebase (opp) Duston
  15. Sainsburys (opp) Sixfields
  16. Bella Italia (opp) Sixfields
  17. Upton Valley Way East (adj) Hunsbury Meadows
  18. Dragonfly Way Swan Valley
  19. Sainsburys Distribution Centre (opp) Swan Valley
  20. Sepals Way (near) Swan Valley
  21. Nectar Way (SE-bound) Swan Valley
  22. Upton Valley Way East (NE-bound) Swan Valley
  23. Upton Valley Way East (opp) Hunsbury Meadows
  24. Ashpole Spinney (opp) Hunsbury Meadows
  25. Samwell Way (opp) Hunsbury Meadows
  26. Kislingbury Road (opp) Rothersthorpe
  27. Gayton Road (opp) Eastcote
  28. Leys Road (adj) Pattishall
  29. Peggotty's (opp) Pattishall
  30. Sutton's Walk (opp) Astcote
  31. Letter Box (adj) Duncote
  32. St Bartholemew's Church (opp) Greens Norton
  33. School Lane (adj) Greens Norton
  34. Bengal View (opp) Greens Norton
  35. Cemetery (opp) Towcester
  36. Technology College (o/s) Towcester
  37. Saracens Head Hotel (opp) Towcester
  38. Police Station (o/s) Towcester
  39. Northgate (opp) Towcester

87 towards Northampton

All 38 stops
  1. Northgate (adj) Towcester
  2. Saracens Head Hotel (o/s) Towcester
  3. Technology College (opp) Towcester
  4. Cemetery (o/s) Towcester
  5. Bengal View (adj) Greens Norton
  6. School Lane (opp) Greens Norton
  7. St Bartholemew's Church (near) Greens Norton
  8. Letter Box (opp) Duncote
  9. Sutton's Walk (adj) Astcote
  10. Leys Road (adj) Pattishall
  11. Peggotty's (opp) Pattishall
  12. Gayton Road (adj) Eastcote
  13. Kislingbury Road (adj) Rothersthorpe
  14. Samwell Way (adj) Hunsbury Meadows
  15. Ashpole Spinney (adj) Hunsbury Meadows
  16. Upton Valley Way East (adj) Hunsbury Meadows
  17. Upton Valley Way East (SW-bound) Swan Valley
  18. Nectar Way (NW-bound) Swan Valley
  19. Sepals Way (adj) Swan Valley
  20. Sainsburys Distribution Centre (o/s) Swan Valley
  21. Mayfly Road Swan Valley
  22. Upton Valley Way East (opp) Hunsbury Meadows
  23. Bella Italia (opp) Sixfields
  24. Sainsburys (o/s) Sixfields
  25. Homebase (o/s) Duston
  26. Malcolm Drive (adj) St James End
  27. Bingo Hall (opp) St James End
  28. St James's Sq (opp) St James End
  29. Bus Depot (opp) St James End
  30. Byfield Road (adj) St James End
  31. Rail Station approach road (adj) Northampton
  32. Sol Central (o/s) Northampton
  33. St Peters Walk (opp) Northampton
  34. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 5) Northampton
  35. Abington Square (Stop A4) Northampton
  36. Browns Way (adj) Northampton
  37. Fitzroy House (opp) Northampton
  38. NGH A & E (Stop A) Northampton

Service registration & registered changes

Registered as financially supported by a local authority (West Northamptonshire Council).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF1118394/152 · Changes in Northamptonshire County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

NorthamptonTowcesterDustonSwan ValleyPattishallSt James EndSixfieldsGreens NortonEastcoteHunsbury MeadowsAstcoteDuncote

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 87 bus?

The first 87 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 87 bus?

The last 87 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:49. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 87 bus cost?

Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 87: adult single £3.00. The 87 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 87 bus?

The 87 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 PF1118394/152. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.