96 Rugby to DIRFT via Hillmorton
Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 05:15, last bus 20:54. 12 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 96? 26 other bus routes are numbered 96 elsewhere in the UK — see every 96 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 05:15 | 06:50 | 15:12 | 16:20 | 17:12 | 18:12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street (Stand K) | 05:15 | 06:50 | 15:12 | 16:20 | 17:12 | 18:12 |
| Clifton Road (Stand O) | 05:18 | 06:53 | 15:15 | 16:23 | 17:15 | 18:15 |
| Rugby Rail Station (Adj) | 05:22 | 06:57 | 15:19 | 16:27 | 17:19 | 18:19 |
| Great Brook Ground (Adj) | 05:27 | 07:02 | 15:27 | 16:33 | 17:25 | 18:25 |
| Houlton School (Adj) | 05:29 | 07:04 | 15:29 | 16:35 | 17:27 | 18:27 |
| Hannington Close (Adj) | 05:34 | 07:09 | 15:34 | 16:40 | 17:32 | 18:32 |
| Royal Mail Super Hub (o/s) | 05:39 | 07:14 | 15:39 | 16:45 | 17:37 | 18:37 |
| DIRFT 3 (adj) | 05:42 | 07:17 | 15:42 | 16:48 | 17:40 | 18:40 |
| Celtic Way (opp) | 05:45 | 07:20 | 15:45 | 16:51 | 17:43 | 18:43 |
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.
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 DIRFT
All 19 stops
- Church Street (Stand K) Rugby
- Clifton Road (Stand O) Rugby
- Clifton Road (Nr) Rugby
- Tom Brown Street (Adj) Rugby
- Rugby Rail Station (Adj) Rugby
- Carillion Rail Depot (Opp) Rugby
- Avon Industrial Estate (Opp) Rugby
- LISJ Aerospace (Adj) Rugby
- Great Brook Ground (Adj) Rugby
- Houlton School (Adj) Rugby
- Shaughnessy Way (Opp) Rugby
- Hannington Close (Adj) Hillmorton
- Halfway House PH (adj) DIRFT
- Royal Mail Super Hub (o/s) DIRFT
- GXO (o/s) DIRFT
- DIRFT 3 (adj) DIRFT
- Stobarts (opp) DIRFT
- Ingrams (opp) DIRFT
- Celtic Way (opp) DIRFT
96 towards Rugby
All 19 stops
- Royal Mail Super Hub (o/s) DIRFT
- GXO (o/s) DIRFT
- DIRFT 3 (adj) DIRFT
- Stobarts (opp) DIRFT
- Ingrams (opp) DIRFT
- Celtic Way (opp) DIRFT
- Halfway House PH (opp) DIRFT
- Hannington Close (Opp) Hillmorton
- Shaughnessy Way (Adj) Rugby
- Houlton School (Opp) Rugby
- Great Brook Ground (Opp) Rugby
- Great Central Way (Adj) Rugby
- Avon Industrial Estate (Adj) Rugby
- Carillion Rail Depot (Adj) Rugby
- Rugby Rail Station (Opp) Rugby
- Tom Brown Street (Adj) Rugby
- Clifton Road (Nr) Rugby
- Clifton Road (Stand B) Rugby
- North Street (Stand F) Rugby
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 30 May 2026 To amend Route and Timetable.
- New service effective 30 May 2026 Mon - Sat hourly service
- Service change effective 11 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 26 July 2025 To amend Timetable.
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 96 bus?
The first 96 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:15 (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 20:54. 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 (West Midlands feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD0000479/227. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.