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
    14.5515.2015.54
    16.3517.0017.34
    18.1518.4019.14
    Route (87) Towcester - Gayton - Northampton
    Depart TowcesterVia GaytonArrive Northampton
    7.157.438.08
    8.459.139.38
    10.3811.0611.31
    12.5613.2413.49
    14.5615.2415.49
    16.3817.0617.31
    Bus Stops Towcester To GaytonBus Stops Gayton To Northampton
    Towcester: The Square / o/s Lloyds BankGayton: High St / Back Lane
    Towcester: Brackley Rd / o/s Saracens Head HotelRothersthorpe: Banbury La / Crossroads
    Towcester: Brackley Rd / opp Sponne SchBanbury Lane / Ashpole Spinney
    Towcester: Brackley Rd / Springfields RoundaboutTesco: Mereway / Bus Stop *
    Greens Norton: High St / o/s Butchers Arms PHFar Cotton: Towcester Rd / opp Cemetery
    Duncote: Main Rd / road to the LodgeFar Cotton: Towcester Rd / opp Blenheim Rd
    Astcote: High St / Sutton WalkDelapre: Queen Eleanor Rd / Pleydell Rd
    Pattishall: School Rd / o/s SchoolDelapre: London Rd / Forest Rd
    Pattishall: Church St / opp ChurchDelapre: London Rd / opp Delapre Park
    Pattishall: Fosters Booth Rd / Leys RoadSouth Bridge: Cotton End / Level Crossing
    Fosters Booth: A5 Watling St / Phone BoxSouth Bridge: Bridge St / opp Navigation Row
    Fosters Booth: Butchers Lane / opp PeggottysNorthampton: Bridge St / opp The Plough Hotel
    Pattishall: School Rd / opp SchoolNorthampton: Drapery / o/s Debenhams
    Eastcote: Birds Hill Rd / CornerGreyfriars Bus Station / Bay 12
    Dalscote: Dalscote Turn / Gayton Rd
    Gayton: High St / Back Lane
    Bus Stops Northampton To GaytonBus Stops Gayton To Towcester
    Greyfriars Bus Station / Bay 12Gayton: Back Lane / High St
    Northampton: Drapery / o/s Barclays BankDalscote: Dalscote Turn / Gayton Rd
    South Bridge: Cattlemarket Rd / MorrisonsEastcote: Greenway / Corner
    South Bridge: Cotton End / South BridgePattishall: School Rd / o/s School
    Far Cotton: London Rd / opp St Leonards RdPattishall: Church St / opp Church
    Delapre: London Rd / o/s Delapre ParkPattishall: Fosters Booth Rd / Leys Road
    Delapre: London Rd / opp Forest Rd Fosters Booth: A5 Watling St / Phone Box
    Delapre: Queen Eleanor Rd / Pleydell RdFosters Booth: Butchers Lane / opp Peggottys
    Delapre: Queen Eleanor Rd / Hereward RdPattishall: School Rd / opp School
    Far Cotton: Towcester Rd / Gloucester AveAstcote: High St / opp Sutton Walk
    Far Cotton: Towcester Rd / o/s CemeteryDuncote: Main Rd / opp road to the Lodge
    Tesco: Mereway / Bus Stop *Greens Norton: Towcester Rd / Church View
    Hunsbury: Danes Camp Way / Upton Way RoundaboutGreens Norton: High St / opp Butchers Arms PH
    Banbury Lane / opp Ashpole SpinneyGreens Norton: Mill Lane / Bengal View
    Rothersthorpe: Banbury La / CrossroadsTowcester: Brackley Rd / Springfields Roundabout
    Gayton: Back Lane / High St Towcester: Brackley Rd / o/s Sponne Sch
    Towcester: Brackley Rd / opp Saracens Head Hotel
    Towcester: The Square / o/s Brave Old Oak PH
    Towcester: Vernon Rd / o/s White Bear PH
    Towcester: Vernon Rd / Marlow Rd
    Towcester: Marlow Rd / opp Jenkinson Rd
    * Not every bus stops here.