- Must visit
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 on Oct 29
$10
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$15
Fastest journey on Oct 29
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
1 h 39 m
Buses on Oct 29
13
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 $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 13 buses from Birmingham to Northampton, including 11 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 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 Thu, Oct 29 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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Buses from Birmingham to Northampton run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by train.
There are 10 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 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Birmingham to Northampton.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Northampton buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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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 | |
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NX707 | 1:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 3:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Birmingham | 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 | |
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 | |
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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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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.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available in the airport terminal.
Free WiFi available. ATMs are aTMs available inside the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
Available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Facilities accessible for disabled persons.
Northampton, Far Cotton is 2 km from Northampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Northampton, Far Cotton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Northampton, Far Cotton. ATMs are available at Northampton, Far Cotton.
Ticket office support is available at Northampton, Far Cotton.
Available at Northampton, Far Cotton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northampton, Far Cotton: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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