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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
The town's main museum, celebrated for its shoe collections, local history, and changing exhibitions in a restored central building.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Northampton will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 12 buses that leave Birmingham for Northampton on Fri, Jul 31, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NX707
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NX707
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NX707Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Northampton:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Northampton costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Northampton buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX707 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 11:20 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | 9:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 1:25 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 1:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h00 | 4:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
NX707 | 2:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 4:05 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Birmingham | 1h55 | 4:55 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 4:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h05 | 6:35 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 7:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 8:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
NX707 | 1:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 3:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h35 | 4:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 4:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h35 | 6:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Birmingham | 1h35 | 8:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 | 6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h55 | 8:40 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Northampton run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Northampton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northampton trip today.
The town's main museum, celebrated for its shoe collections, local history, and changing exhibitions in a restored central building.
Specialist display areas and interpretation at the historic 78 Derngate house, illuminating Charles Rennie Mackintosh's interior design legacy.
Historic country house museum in extensive parkland. Displays reveal aristocratic life, the Civil War, and the estate's wider landscape.
Extensive riverside parkland around Delapré Abbey, valued for walking, views, and access to one of the town's most historic estates.
Popular urban park with a lake, birdlife, and family-friendly paths. A pleasant stop for a quieter break from the town centre.
Historic shopping street famous for 78 Derngate and fine Victorian architecture. It is ideal for a short heritage walk near the town centre.
A spiced cured beef sausage long linked with Northamptonshire. It is a classic local breakfast and sandwich filling with a distinctive peppery flavour.
A historic county pudding of suet pastry filled with apples or jam, then boiled or steamed. It is a traditional farmhouse dessert in Northamptonshire.
Crumbly local cheese traditionally made in Northamptonshire. Its mild, creamy taste makes it a regional staple on cheeseboards and in ploughman’s lunches.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and a refined special-occasion atmosphere.
Popular gastropub serving British classics, steaks and Sunday roasts in a relaxed village-style setting with a strong local reputation.
Well-regarded central venue for dry-aged steaks and grilled dishes, offering a contemporary interior and dependable service.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Northampton by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Northampton buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Northampton, Town Centre station pair, with some services arriving at Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park). Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Northampton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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