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
  • 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 (route 87) that runs between Northampton and Towcester and is operated by Stagecoach Midlands.

    The service calls at a number places on route including Tesco Mereway, Rothersthorpe, Dalscote, Eastcote, Pattishall, Foster Booth, Astcote, Duncote and Greens Norton.

    The fare between Gayton and Northampton is currently £1.70 for a single and tickets are available as returns. Travel is free for persons holding a bus pass AND travelling at off-peak times - i.e. Mon - Fri (9.30am to 11pm), week ends and Bank Holidays; outside these times the full fare is payable which unfortunately applies to both morning buses from Gayton.

    Listed below is the current timetable for the route. Not all services call at every stop and so for more detailed information on the other stops, please click on or call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608.

    Please note, no services operate on Sundays or Public Holidays.
    Route (87) Towcester - Gayton - Northampton
    Depart Towcester (Square)Via GaytonArrive Northampton
    07.2407.5308.20
    Route (87) Northampton - Gayton - Towcester
    Depart NorthamptonVia GaytonArrive Towcester (Square)
    18:0018.2518.55