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The cheapest and fastest buses from Kettering to Northampton
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$4
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$4
Fastest journey on Sep 20
57 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 3 m
Buses on Sep 20
8
Distance
20 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kettering to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Northampton will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Fast buses
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 8 buses from Kettering to Northampton, including 8 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 20 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 57 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
12:51 PM1h10Kettering2:01 PMNorthampton$41One-way0 transfers- 1:45 PM1h10Kettering2:55 PMNorthampton$41One-way0 transfers
- 2:51 PM1h10Kettering4:01 PMNorthampton$41One-way0 transfers
- 3:51 PM1h10Kettering5:01 PMNorthampton$41One-way0 transfers
- 4:51 PM1h10Kettering6:01 PMNorthampton$41One-way0 transfers
- 6:56 PM0h57Kettering7:53 PMNorthampton$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:56 PM0h57Kettering8:53 PMNorthampton$41One-way0 transfers
- 5:56 PM1h03Kettering6:59 PMNorthampton$41One-way0 transfers
- 12:51 PM1h10Kettering2:01 PMNorthampton$41One-way0 transfers
- 1:45 PM1h10Kettering2:55 PMNorthampton$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Kettering to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kettering to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Kettering to Northampton is a train with an average price of $39.
The fastest way to travel from Kettering to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 26m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kettering and Northampton including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kettering to Northampton among Omio's users.
Kettering to Northampton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:19AM | Arrival Time 06:21AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:32AM | Arrival Time 06:32AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:49AM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:57AM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:24AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:49AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 08:31AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:36AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:32AM | Arrival Time 09:42AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:08AM | Arrival Time 10:18AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:19AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:48AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 11:28AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 11:32AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:48AM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 11:18AM | Arrival Time 12:28PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 11:28AM | Arrival Time 12:32PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 11:42AM | Arrival Time 12:52PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 01:28PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:28PM | Arrival Time 01:32PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:48PM | Arrival Time 01:58PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 02:01PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 01:18PM | Arrival Time 02:28PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 01:28PM | Arrival Time 02:32PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 01:48PM | Arrival Time 02:58PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:18PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:28PM | Arrival Time 03:39PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 03:58PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:18PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:28PM | Arrival Time 04:37PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:48PM | Arrival Time 04:58PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:32PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 05:01PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 04:44PM | Arrival Time 06:03PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 04:48PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 04:51PM | Arrival Time 06:01PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:56PM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:03PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:47PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:56PM | Arrival Time 07:53PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 08:32PM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:56PM | Arrival Time 08:53PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:42PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kettering to Northampton
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Take a bus from Kettering to Northampton and enjoy the approximately 12 miles (20 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 01:03, the last at 20:48.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $39
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
First bus 1:03 AM |
Last bus 8:48 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $39
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Things to do in Northampton
Discover the best of Northampton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northampton trip today.
- Must visit
78 Derngate
Specialist display areas and interpretation at the historic 78 Derngate house, illuminating Charles Rennie Mackintosh's interior design legacy.
- Recommended
Abington Park Museum
Historic country house museum in extensive parkland. Displays reveal aristocratic life, the Civil War, and the estate's wider landscape.
- Must visit
Delapré Park
Extensive riverside parkland around Delapré Abbey, valued for walking, views, and access to one of the town's most historic estates.
- Must visit
Abington Park
Popular urban park with a lake, birdlife, and family-friendly paths. A pleasant stop for a quieter break from the town centre.
- Recommended
Derngate
Historic shopping street famous for 78 Derngate and fine Victorian architecture. It is ideal for a short heritage walk near the town centre.
- Gluten-free
Northamptonshire Sausage
A spiced cured beef sausage long linked with Northamptonshire. It is a classic local breakfast and sandwich filling with a distinctive peppery flavour.
- Vegetarian
Northamptonshire Pudding
A historic county pudding of suet pastry filled with apples or jam, then boiled or steamed. It is a traditional farmhouse dessert in Northamptonshire.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Northamptonshire Cheese
Crumbly local cheese traditionally made in Northamptonshire. Its mild, creamy taste makes it a regional staple on cheeseboards and in ploughman’s lunches.
Hibiscus
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and a refined special-occasion atmosphere.
The Tollemache Arms
Popular gastropub serving British classics, steaks and Sunday roasts in a relaxed village-style setting with a strong local reputation.
Miller & Carter Northampton
Well-regarded central venue for dry-aged steaks and grilled dishes, offering a contemporary interior and dependable service.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
Stagecoach Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.40
- Day pass
- £4.50
To the city center
Northampton Town Centre -> Northampton Town Centre
- Distance
- 0 km
- Travel time
- 0 min
- Contactless card and mobile payment are accepted on most Stagecoach buses in Northampton.
- Bus fares can vary by operator, so check the Stagecoach Bus app before travel for live tickets and journey updates.
FAQs: Bus from Kettering to Northampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering 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.
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