The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Northampton
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester 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 5 buses that leave Leicester for Northampton on Tue, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.
10:30 AM1h20Leicester11:50 AMNorthampton$111One-way0 transfers
2:45 AM0h50Leicester3:35 AMNorthampton$151One-way0 transfers
2:55 AM0h55Leicester3:50 AMNorthampton$231One-way0 transfers
3:55 AM0h55Leicester4:50 AMNorthampton$231One-way0 transfers
8:15 PM2h55Leicester11:10 PMNorthampton$251One-way0 transfers
2:45 AM0h50Leicester3:35 AMNorthampton$151One-way0 transfers
3:55 AM0h55Leicester4:50 AMNorthampton$231One-way0 transfers
2:55 AM0h55Leicester3:50 AMNorthampton$231One-way0 transfers
10:30 AM1h20Leicester11:50 AMNorthampton$111One-way0 transfers
8:15 PM2h55Leicester11:10 PMNorthampton$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Leicester to Northampton:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Northampton costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
You'll arrive about -1h -15m sooner (1h 18m by bus vs 1h 3m by car) and save roughly $-7.71 (€-6.26) compared to fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $12 (€10)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Megabus, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Leicester to Northampton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Leicester to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Northampton buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 3:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 3:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 5:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 5:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | Delayed 6:25 AM 5:55 AMLeicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h35 | 9:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 7:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h00 | 11:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 9:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 9:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 · NX707 | 10:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h20 | 1:25 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h20 | 11:50 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h55 | 11:50 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 1:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h50 | 4:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h05 | 2:30 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 2:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h40 | 6:35 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 4:35 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 4:35 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 4:40 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h10 | 8:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 6:45 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NX707 | 8:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h55 | 11:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 11:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h20 | 3:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Northampton
Buses from Leicester to Northampton run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express from Leicester to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Northampton with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Northampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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