8A Parklands Thruxton Drive ↔ King's Heath South Oval Shops

Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 06:28, last bus 20:35. 30 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 8A 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 →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards King's Heath South Oval Shops · Monday to Friday towards King's Heath South Oval Shops · Saturday towards Parklands Thruxton Drive · Monday to Friday towards Parklands Thruxton Drive · Saturday
8A towards King's Heath South Oval Shops — Monday to Friday (15 journeys)
Thruxton Drive (adj) 06:3007:3008:3009:3010:3011:3012:3013:3014:3015:3016:3017:3418:4019:3520:35
School for Girls (o/s) 06:3307:3308:3309:3310:3311:3312:3313:3314:3315:3316:3317:3718:4319:3820:38
Eden Close (opp) 06:3907:3908:3909:3910:3911:3912:3913:3914:3915:4116:3917:4318:4919:4420:44
St Gregory's Primary School (opp) 06:4307:4308:4309:4310:4311:4312:4313:4314:4315:4616:4317:4718:5319:4820:48
St Matthews Church (o/s) 06:5407:5408:5409:5410:5411:5412:5413:5414:5415:5716:5417:5819:0419:5920:59
Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 1) 07:1308:1309:1310:1311:1312:1313:1314:1315:1316:1317:1018:1419:2320:1821:08
Sandhill Road (adj) 07:2008:2009:2010:2011:2012:2013:2014:2015:2116:2217:2018:2319:3020:24·
South Oval Shops (o/s) 07:2808:2809:2810:2811:2812:2813:2814:2815:2916:3217:3018:3219:3820:32·

Route map

All stops on route 8A

8A towards King's Heath South Oval Shops

  1. Spinney Hill Rd (adj) Parklands
  2. 6 Oulton Rise (opp) Parklands
  3. Thruxton Drive (adj) Parklands
  4. Spinney Hill Road (adj) Spinney Hill
  5. Coppice Drive (adj) Spinney Hill
  6. Ledaig Way (opp) Parklands
  7. School for Girls (o/s) Parklands
  8. Parklands Avenue (adj) Parklands
  9. Oulton Rise (adj) Parklands
  10. Eden Close (opp) Boothville
  11. Lanercost Walk (opp) Boothville
  12. Kirkstone Walk (adj) Boothville
  13. Baptist Chapel (opp) Headlands
  14. St Gregory's Primary School (opp) Boothville
  15. Rydal Mount (opp) Eastfield Park
  16. Broadmead Avenue (o/s 288) Eastfield Park
  17. Eastfield School (opp) Eastfield Park
  18. Mayfield Road (opp) Eastfield Park
  19. Addison Road (adj) Spinney Hill
  20. Tudor Road (adj) Kingsley Park
  21. Raeburn Road (opp) Kingsley Park
  22. St Matthews Church (o/s) Kingsley Park
  23. White Elephant PH (SW-bound) Kingsley Park
  24. Racecourse Pavillion (near) Kingsley Park
  25. Clare Street (opp) Kingsley Park
  26. Grove Road (opp) Kingsley Park
  27. Abington Square (Stop A3) Northampton
  28. Lower Mounts (Stop A5) Northampton
  29. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 1) Northampton
  30. Sol Central (opp) Northampton
  31. Rail Station approach road (opp) Northampton
  32. Byfield Road (opp) St James End
  33. Bus Depot (adj) St James End
  34. Sandhill Road (adj) St James End
  35. Newcombe Road (adj) Spencer
  36. St James Works (o/s) Spencer
  37. Dryden Road (adj) Spencer
  38. Merthyr Road (o/s 68) Spencer
  39. Glebeland Road (adj) Spencer
  40. Portakabin Factory (o/s) Kings Heath
  41. Park Drive (o/s 33) Kings Heath
  42. South Oval Shops (o/s) Kings Heath

8A towards Parklands Thruxton Drive

  1. South Oval Shops (o/s) Kings Heath
  2. Witham Way (adj) Kings Heath
  3. Woodside Walk (adj) Kings Heath
  4. Witham Green (adj) Kings Heath
  5. Welland Walk (adj) Kings Heath
  6. Nene Walk (adj) Kings Heath
  7. 46 South Oval (o/s) Kings Heath
  8. Park Drive (o/s 82) Kings Heath
  9. Portakabin Factory (opp) Kings Heath
  10. Pembroke Road (adj) Spencer
  11. Glebeland Road (opp) Spencer
  12. Dryden Road (opp) Spencer
  13. Merthyr Road (adj) Spencer
  14. St James Works (opp) Spencer
  15. Vicarage Road (adj) Spencer
  16. St James's Sq (opp) St James End
  17. Bus Depot (opp) St James End
  18. Byfield Road (adj) St James End
  19. Rail Station approach road (adj) Northampton
  20. St Peters Walk (opp) Northampton
  21. Sol Central (o/s) Northampton
  22. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 9) Northampton
  23. Abington Square (Stop A2) Northampton
  24. Grove Road (adj) Kingsley Park
  25. Clare Street (adj) Kingsley Park
  26. Racecourse Pavillion (o/s) Kingsley Park
  27. White Elephant PH (NE-bound) Kingsley Park
  28. Co-op (o/s) Kingsley Park
  29. Raeburn Road (adj) Kingsley Park
  30. Tudor Road (opp) Kingsley Park
  31. Addison Road (near) Spinney Hill
  32. Mayfield Road (adj) Eastfield Park
  33. Eastfield School (o/s) Eastfield Park
  34. Rydal Mount (adj) Eastfield Park
  35. Broadmead Avenue (near) Eastfield Park
  36. St Gregory's Primary School (adj) Boothville
  37. Lanercost Walk (adj) Boothville
  38. Kirkstone Walk (opp) Boothville
  39. Eden Close (adj) Boothville
  40. Coppice Drive Spinney Hill
  41. Parklands Avenue (opp) Parklands
  42. Ledaig Way (adj) Parklands
  43. Thruxton Drive (adj) Parklands

Towns & areas on this route

NorthamptonHeadlandsKingsley ParkSpencerBoothvilleKings HeathSpinney HillSt James EndParklandsEastfield Park

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 8A bus?

The first 8A departure on weekdays leaves at 06:28 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 8A bus?

The last 8A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 8A bus cost?

The 8A 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 8A bus?

The 8A is operated by Stagecoach Midlands.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.