The cheapest and fastest buses from Kettering to Northampton
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
20 km
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.
Of the 8 buses that leave Kettering for Northampton on Sun, Jun 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 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, Jun 21 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 bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kettering to Northampton:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kettering to Northampton costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around $4 (€3) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€1). The journey takes 1h 51m versus 28m 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 Stagecoach Midlands.
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.
Kettering to Northampton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Live departures
Kettering to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Northampton buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:51 PM Kettering | 1h10 | 2:01 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Kettering | 1h10 | 2:55 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:51 PM Kettering | 1h10 | 4:01 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:51 PM Kettering | 1h10 | 5:01 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:51 PM Kettering | 1h10 | 6:01 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:56 PM Kettering | 1h03 | 6:59 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kettering to Northampton
Buses from Kettering to Northampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:03, the last at 20:48. The fastest bus covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 1:03 AM |
Last bus 8:48 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Stagecoach Midlands from Kettering to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Kettering to Northampton with Stagecoach Midlands for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kettering to Northampton
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