Gayton is served by a number of different public transport operators each providing a different service. These are:-

  • A community bus service that is run for Gayton and Tiffield and provides journeys between Northamtpon and Towcester.
  • A voluntary point to point transport service that can be booked to go to any location.
  • A regular public bus service that runs through the village between Northampton and Towcester

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    The Gayton and Tiffield Community Bus provides services to Northampton and Towcester and is run by volunteers. Further information about this service including the timetable and pricing can be found on the Gayton and Tiffield web page
      For more specific transport needs you can use the JASON service. This is a point to point service that will pick you up from home and drop you off at your chosen location. The service can be used for journeys to work and shopping; for visiting friends and relatives; social and leisure trips. There is a membership fee and mileage charged and further information is available on the JASON website or by calling 01604 237801
      Gayton is served by a regular bus service that runs between Northampton and Towcester and is operated by MK Metro. Route number 86 runs from Northampton to Towcester going via Gayton and Route 87 runs in the opposite direction going from Towcester to Northampton.

    Both the 86 and the 87 call at a number places on route including Tesco Mereway, Rothersthorpe, Dalscote, Eastcote, Pattishall, Foster Booth, Astcote, Duncote and Greens Norton.

    The fare from Gayton to Northampton is currently £1.40 for a single and tickets are available as returns. Travel is free for persons holding a bus pass.

    Listed below are the current timetables for both routes. Not all services call at every stop and so for more detailed information on the other stops, please refer to Traveline or call them on 0870 608 2 608.

    Please note, no services operate on Sundays.
    Route (86) Northampton - Gayton - Towcester
    Depart NorthamptonVia GaytonArrive Towcester
    9.059.3010.04
    11.0511.3012.04
    13.0513.3014.04
    15.0515.3016.04
    16.4517.1017.44
    18.1518.4019.14
    Route (87) Towcester - Gayton - Northampton
    Depart TowcesterVia GaytonArrive Northampton
    7.057.337.58
    8.379.059.30
    10.5011.1811.43
    12.5013.1813.43
    14.5015.1815.43
    16.5017.1817.43
    Bus Stops Towcester To GaytonBus Stops Gayton To Northampton
    Towcester: The Square opp Brave Old OakGayton: Bugbrooke Road Crossroads
    Towcester: Brackley Rd / o/s Saracens Head HotelRothersthorpe: Banbury La / Crossroads
    Greens Norton: High St / o/s Butchers Arms PHBanbury Lane/Ashpole Spinney
    Duncote: Main Rd / road to the LodgeTesco Mereway
    Astcote: High St / Sutton WalkNorthampton St Leonards Rd Giggling Sausage
    Pattishall: Church St / opp ChurchNorthampton, Greyfriars Bus Station
    Fosters Booth: A5 Red Lion
    Eastcote: Birds Hill Rd / Corner
    Gayton: Bugbrooke Rd Crossroads
     
    Bus Stops Northampton To GaytonBus Stops Gayton To Towcester
    Greyfriars Bus Station / Bay 12Gayton: Bugbrooke Road Crossroads
    Northampton: St Leonards Rd opp Giggling SausageEastcote Greenway/Gayton Road
    Tesco: Mereway / Bus Stop *Pattishall, Church Street opp The Church
    Banbury Lane / opp Ashpole SpinneyFosters Booth, A5 Red Lion
    Rothersthorpe: Banbury La / CrossroadsAstcote, Highstreet opp Suttons Walk
    Gayton: Bugbrooke Rd Crossroads Dunscote, Main Road opp Lodge Road
    Greens Norton, High St opp Butchers Arms
    Towcester: Brackley Rd / opp Sponne School
    Towcester: Watling Street Police Station
    Towcester: Square Brave Old Oak
    Towcester: Marlow Rd / opp Jenkinson Rd
    * Not every bus stops here.