96 DIRFT to Northampton via Watford, New Duston

Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 05:46, last bus 19:55. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.

Next towards Northampton from Celtic Way (opp): tomorrow 05:46

Next towards DIRFT from Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 19): tomorrow 07:05

Wanted a different 96? 26 other bus routes are numbered 96 elsewhere in the UK — see every 96 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Northampton Northampton Bus Interchange · Monday to Friday · 6 journeys
Stop 05:4607:2115:4616:5217:4418:44
Celtic Way (opp) 05:4607:2115:4616:5217:4418:44
Post Office (opp) 05:5207:2715:5216:5817:5018:50
Crown Lane (opp) 06:0007:3516:0017:0617:5818:58
The Peacock PH (o/s) 06:1107:4616:1117:1718:0919:09
Upper Harlestone Turn (opp) 06:2808:0316:2517:3118:2319:23
Lodge Way (adj) 06:3008:0516:2717:3318:2519:25
Vicarage Road (adj) 06:4008:1516:3417:4018:3219:32
Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 19) 06:5008:2516:4417:5018:4219:42

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.

The 96 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 96

Adult single £3.00

The same for any journey on the 96, 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 96

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 96

96 towards Northampton

All 41 stops
  1. Celtic Way (opp) DIRFT
  2. Eldon Way (opp) Crick
  3. Bucknills Lane (adj) Crick
  4. Church Street (adj) Crick
  5. Post Office (opp) Crick
  6. Marina (o/s) Crick
  7. Morrison Park Road (opp) West Haddon
  8. Elizabeth Road (opp) West Haddon
  9. Crown Lane (opp) West Haddon
  10. Staffords Lane (opp) West Haddon
  11. Bus Shelter (adj) Watford
  12. Eaglestones (opp) Murcott
  13. The Coach House (opp) Long Buckby
  14. The Peacock PH (o/s) Long Buckby
  15. Holyoake Terrace (adj) Long Buckby
  16. Stenhouse Close (adj) Long Buckby
  17. Northampton Road (o/s 23) Long Buckby
  18. Tilbury Rise (adj) East Haddon
  19. St Mary's Church (o/s) East Haddon
  20. Clifden Terrace (o/s) East Haddon
  21. East Lodge (opp) Althorp
  22. Glebe Lane (adj) Lower Harlestone
  23. Upper Harlestone Turn (opp) Lower Harlestone
  24. Garden Centre (opp) Lower Harlestone
  25. Whites Lane (opp) Lower Harlestone
  26. Lodge Way (adj) New Duston
  27. Harlestone Road (opp 483) New Duston
  28. Firsview Drive (opp) New Duston
  29. 361 Harlestone Road (opp) Hopping Hill
  30. St Andrews Methodist Church (o/s) Dallington
  31. Church of Latter Day Saints (opp) Dallington
  32. Harlestone Road Surgery (opp) Dallington
  33. The Avenue (opp) Dallington
  34. Vicarage Road (adj) Spencer
  35. St James's Sq (opp) St James End
  36. Bus Depot (opp) St James End
  37. Byfield Road (adj) St James End
  38. Rail Station approach road (adj) Northampton
  39. Sol Central (o/s) Northampton
  40. St Peters Walk (opp) Northampton
  41. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 19) Northampton

96 towards DIRFT

All 38 stops
  1. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 19) Northampton
  2. Sol Central (opp) Northampton
  3. Rail Station approach road (opp) Northampton
  4. Byfield Road (opp) St James End
  5. Bus Depot (adj) St James End
  6. Sandhill Road (adj) St James End
  7. Vicarage Road (opp) Spencer
  8. The Avenue (adj) Dallington
  9. Harlestone Road Surgery (o/s) Dallington
  10. Church of Latter Day Saints (o/s) Dallington
  11. St Andrews Methodist Church (opp) Dallington
  12. 361 Harlestone Road (o/s) Hopping Hill
  13. Firsview Drive (adj) New Duston
  14. Harlestone Road (o/s 501) New Duston
  15. Lodge Way (opp) New Duston
  16. Whites Lane (adj) Lower Harlestone
  17. Garden Centre (o/s) Lower Harlestone
  18. Upper Harlestone Turn (adj) Lower Harlestone
  19. Glebe Lane (opp) Lower Harlestone
  20. East Lodge (o/s) Althorp
  21. Clifden Terrace (opp) East Haddon
  22. St Mary's Church (opp) East Haddon
  23. Tilbury Rise (opp) East Haddon
  24. Northampton Road (o/s 22) Long Buckby
  25. Stenhouse Close (opp) Long Buckby
  26. Holyoake Terrace (opp) Long Buckby
  27. The Peacock PH (opp) Long Buckby
  28. The Coach House (near) Long Buckby
  29. Eaglestones (adj) Murcott
  30. Bus Shelter (opp) Watford
  31. West End (adj) West Haddon
  32. Crown Lane (adj) West Haddon
  33. Marina (opp) Crick
  34. Post Office (o/s) Crick
  35. Church Street (opp) Crick
  36. Bucknills Lane (opp) Crick
  37. Eldon Way (adj) Crick
  38. Royal Mail Super Hub (o/s) DIRFT

Service registration & registered changes

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

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD0000479/227 · Registration PD0000479/447 · Changes in Northamptonshire County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

NorthamptonNew DustonCrickLong BuckbySpencerDIRFTSt James EndWatfordEast HaddonWest HaddonDallingtonLower Harlestone

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 96 bus?

The first 96 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:46 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 96 bus?

The last 96 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 96 bus cost?

Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 96: adult single £3.00. The 96 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 96 bus?

The 96 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 PD0000479/227. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.