Buses in Gunthorpe, Peterborough — Bus Stops, Routes & Services (2026)
🚌 Buses in Gunthorpe — a district of Peterborough about 2.6 miles north of Peterborough city centre.
Gunthorpe has 16 bus stops served by 3 bus services (Stagecoach East). Key stops include Ambleside Gardens, Brookside Church, Coniston Road. This page lists every stop in Gunthorpe and the buses that call at each one, with links to BusUpdate’s full route guides.
🚏 Bus Stops in Gunthorpe
| Bus stop | Direction | Buses |
|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Gardens (opp) ↗ | North-eastbound ↗ | 2 |
| Brookside Church (adj) → | Eastbound → | 62 |
| Brookside Church (opp) ← | Westbound ← | 62 |
| Coniston Road (opp) ↘ | South-eastbound ↘ | 2 |
| Derwent Drive (adj) ↗ | North-eastbound ↗ | 2, 62 |
| Derwent Drive (opp) ↙ | South-westbound ↙ | 62 |
| Herald Way (nr) ↘ | South-eastbound ↘ | 5A |
| Mariner Close (S-Bound) ↓ | Southbound ↓ | 5A |
| Mealsgate (adj) ↘ | South-eastbound ↘ | 2 |
| Mendip Grove (adj) ↑ | Northbound ↑ | 2, 62 |
| Mendip Grove (opp) ↓ | Southbound ↓ | 62 |
| Norwood School (opp) ↘ | South-eastbound ↘ | 2 |
| Old John Clare (adj) ↗ | North-eastbound ↗ | 2, 62 |
| Old John Clare (opp) ↙ | South-westbound ↙ | 62 |
| Wasdale Gardens (adj) ↘ | South-eastbound ↘ | 2 |
| Windermere Way (opp) ↑ | Northbound ↑ | 2 |
Stop names and directions are as signed on street (adj = adjacent, opp = opposite, nr = near, o/s = outside). Live departures for each stop are on bustimes.org.
🚌 Bus Services in Gunthorpe
- 2 — Paston – City Centre – City Hospital (Stagecoach East)
- 5A — Amazon to Welland (via City Centre) (Stagecoach East)
- 62 — Peterborough – Maxey (Stagecoach East)
🎫 Fares & How to Ride in Gunthorpe
- £3 fare cap: no single bus fare in England costs more than £3 under the national fare cap (confirmed to March 2027) — including every service listed above.
- Paying: Stagecoach East and Central Connect buses accept contactless bank cards and mobile payment as well as cash; smaller operators may differ, so keep a card or exact change handy.
- Tickets: Stagecoach sells day and period tickets in its app and on the bus; Peterborough is also a PlusBus town, so a rail ticket with PlusBus added covers city buses for the day.
- City centre: Queensgate Bus Station is Peterborough’s main hub — most Gunthorpe services run there or to nearby city-centre stops.
🗺️ Nearby Peterborough Districts
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which buses serve Gunthorpe, Peterborough?
Gunthorpe is served by routes 2, 5A, 62 (Stagecoach East) — see the service list above for where each one runs, with links to full route guides.
How many bus stops are there in Gunthorpe?
There are 16 bus stops in Gunthorpe listed above, each with the services that call there.
Is there a direct bus from Gunthorpe to Peterborough city centre?
Yes — routes 2, 5A, 62 from Gunthorpe run into the city centre at Queensgate Bus Station, Peterborough’s main bus hub.
How much is the bus fare in Gunthorpe?
Single fares are capped at £3 under the England fare cap (to March 2027). Contactless payment is accepted on Stagecoach East and Central Connect services.
Stop & service data: bustimes.org (open data — Bus Open Data Service / Traveline / NaPTAN), extracted and verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details with the operator before travelling. See also: Peterborough bus routes & guides on BusUpdate.