96A DIRFT to Northampton via Kings Heath

Operated by Stagecoach Midlands. First bus 08:44, last bus 15:50. 14 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.

Next towards Northampton from Celtic Way (opp): tomorrow 08:44

Next towards DIRFT from Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 19): tomorrow 09:55

Wanted a different 96A? 8 other bus routes are numbered 96A elsewhere in the UK — see every 96A bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Northampton Northampton Bus Interchange · Monday to Friday · 7 journeys
Stop 08:4409:4410:4411:4412:3413:4414:44
Celtic Way (opp) 08:4409:4410:4411:4412:3413:4414:44
Post Office (opp) 08:5009:5010:5011:5012:4013:5014:50
Crown Lane (opp) 08:5809:5810:5811:5812:4813:5814:58
The Peacock PH (o/s) 09:0910:0911:0912:0912:5914:0915:09
Upper Harlestone Turn (opp) 09:2610:2311:2312:2313:1314:2315:23
Lodge Way (adj) 09:2810:2511:2512:2513:1514:2515:25
Portakabin Factory (opp) 09:3710:3211:3212:3213:2214:3215:32
St James's Sq (opp) 09:4110:3611:3612:3613:2614:3615:36
Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 19) 09:4910:4411:4412:4413:3414:4415:44

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Stagecoach Midlands whether this route takes part. Details →

Fares on the 96A

Adult single £3.00

The same for any journey on the 96A, 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 96A

Stagecoach Midlands publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.

Single · Jobseekers Single · Nuneaton DayRider · Northampton DayRider · Midlands Gold DayRider · Northampton NightRider · Nuneaton Group DayRider · Nuneaton 7 Day MegaRider

…and 29 more tickets on this route.

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 96A

96A towards Northampton

All 43 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. Portakabin Factory (opp) Kings Heath
  33. Pembroke Road (adj) Spencer
  34. St Francis Avenue (adj) Spencer
  35. Monmouth Road (opp) Spencer
  36. Raymond Road (opp) Spencer
  37. St James's Sq (opp) St James End
  38. Bus Depot (opp) St James End
  39. Byfield Road (adj) St James End
  40. Rail Station approach road (adj) Northampton
  41. Sol Central (o/s) Northampton
  42. St Peters Walk (opp) Northampton
  43. Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 19) Northampton

96A towards DIRFT

All 43 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. Raymond Road (adj) Spencer
  8. Monmouth Road (adj) Spencer
  9. Tintern Avenue (adj) Spencer
  10. Brecon Street (adj) Spencer
  11. St Francis Avenue (opp) Spencer
  12. Portakabin Factory (o/s) Kings Heath
  13. Church of Latter Day Saints (o/s) Dallington
  14. St Andrews Methodist Church (opp) Dallington
  15. 361 Harlestone Road (o/s) Hopping Hill
  16. Firsview Drive (adj) New Duston
  17. Harlestone Road (o/s 501) New Duston
  18. Lodge Way (opp) New Duston
  19. Whites Lane (adj) Lower Harlestone
  20. Garden Centre (o/s) Lower Harlestone
  21. Upper Harlestone Turn (adj) Lower Harlestone
  22. Glebe Lane (opp) Lower Harlestone
  23. East Lodge (o/s) Althorp
  24. Clifden Terrace (opp) East Haddon
  25. St Mary's Church (opp) East Haddon
  26. Tilbury Rise (opp) East Haddon
  27. Northampton Road (o/s 22) Long Buckby
  28. Stenhouse Close (opp) Long Buckby
  29. Holyoake Terrace (opp) Long Buckby
  30. The Peacock PH (opp) Long Buckby
  31. The Coach House (near) Long Buckby
  32. Eaglestones (adj) Murcott
  33. Bus Shelter (opp) Watford
  34. West End (adj) West Haddon
  35. Crown Lane (adj) West Haddon
  36. Elizabeth Road (adj) West Haddon
  37. Morrison Park Road (adj) West Haddon
  38. Marina (opp) Crick
  39. Post Office (o/s) Crick
  40. Church Street (opp) Crick
  41. Bucknills Lane (opp) Crick
  42. Eldon Way (adj) Crick
  43. Royal Mail Super Hub (o/s) DIRFT

Towns & areas on this route

NorthamptonNew DustonCrickLong BuckbySpencerDIRFTKings HeathSt James EndWatfordEast HaddonWest HaddonDallington

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 96A bus?

The first 96A departure on weekdays leaves at 08:44 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 96A bus?

The last 96A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 96A bus cost?

Stagecoach Midlands's published fares on the 96A: adult single £3.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £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 96A bus?

The 96A is operated by Stagecoach Midlands.

Timetable data from Stagecoach Midlands via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East Midlands feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.