Discover West Northamptonshire by bus!
Whether you're off on a festive shopping spree, heading to the panto, or simply exploring more of your local area, it’s all just a bus ride away.
Take a look at the latest updates below, including our Days Out by Bus guide, group ticket offers, and more.
Toasty Travels Week | 24 - 30 November
Hop on board, find a bug, and enjoy a free hot drink (up to £5) on us.
We’ve hidden 500 Bus Bugs across buses in West Northamptonshire - and each one is your ticket to a free, warm drink!
Here’s how it works:
Find a Bug on your bus.
Take it to one of our participating venues.
Claim your free hot drink (up to £5)! The café will remove the Bug’s tail and return the rest to you as a keepsake.
Participating cafés:
Northampton:
The Good Loaf, 1 Overstone Rd, Northampton NN1 3JL
Lawrence’s Coffeehouse, 35-37 St Giles Street, Northampton, NN1 1JF
Towcester:
Ten Hands Café Bar, 175 Watling St West, Towcester NN12 6BX
Daventry:
Ten Hands Bakehouse Café, 28 Sheaf Street, Daventry NN11 4AB
Brackley:
The Old Fire Station, 37 High Street, Brackley, NN13 7DW
Check out our 'Days out by Bus' guide
From fun family trips and cultural hotspots to countryside escapes and local events – we’ve packed everything you need into one handy guide.
Ready to plan your next day out?
Your next adventure is just a click (and a ticket) away!
Group travel offers – Explore Northampton as a group of 5 for £6!
No booking needed – simply hop on and pay!
Valid on weekends and school holidays
Perfect for browsing festive markets, ticking off your shopping list, and spending time with your favourite people!
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What’s on in West Northants?
Don’t forget you can travel as a group of 5 for £6 around Northampton (weekends and school holidays only) or if you’re going further afield, tickets are max £3 for an adult single!
Northampton Christmas Lights Switch On
22nd November 2025
Daventry Christmas Market & Festive Fun
22nd November 2025
Brackley Christmas Market, Lights & Lanterns
29th November 2025
Beauty and The Beast at the Old Savoy
5 – 28th December 2025
Peter Pan at Royal & Derngate
5th December – 31st December 2025
Northampton Market Square Ice Rink
4th December 2025
Towcester Choral Society Christmas Concert
13th December 2025
Carols on the Square in Northampton
13th December 2025
Free bus passes
or concessionary travel
If you have reached state pension age or have a certain disability, you may be eligible for a concessionary bus pass from your local council, free of charge.
Explore with West Northamptonshire's NEW Interactive Maps
Getting around has never been easier. Use the latest interactive maps from West Northamptonshire Council to view:
Bus timetable guides
Spider maps
Perfect for planning ahead or discovering hidden local gems.
New to the bus? No problem!
Planning your journey is quick, simple, and stress-free:
Use Stagecoach's Journey Planner
Find your nearest stop, route, and departure times
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride
Perfect for planning ahead or discovering hidden local gems.
Youth tickets
If you're under 19, a student, or traveling with kids, our Youth tickets make bus travel easier and more affordable. Enjoy the freedom of getting around on your own terms—no more waiting on lifts from parents. Choose the ticket that fits your lifestyle: single, day, Flexi, 7-day, or 28-day options are all available. Just remember to bring valid student ID, and under 19s may be asked to show proof of age.
Got questions or feedback?
We're here to help!
Stagecoach
Arriva
West Northamptonshire Council
busandrail@westnorthants.gov.uk