The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Northampton
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Northampton will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 28 buses that leave London for Northampton on Fri, Jun 12, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
FlixBus12:00 PM2h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station2:10 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 PM1h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:10 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM1h50London, Victoria Coach Station7:50 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:00 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM1h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:55 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM1h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:55 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:00 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:10 AM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:20 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m 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 London to Northampton:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Northampton costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 55m 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 FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
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.
London to Northampton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
London to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Northampton buses for today, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA31 · NX707 | Delayed 11:10 AM 8:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 11:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 12:00 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | Delayed 5:10 PM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 1:25 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h20 | 12:00 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h10 | 2:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h30 | 2:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX707 | On time 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 4:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX707 | Delayed 5:10 PM 3:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 6:35 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h10 | 6:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h30 | 6:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | Delayed 5:10 PM 5:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 8:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 1h50 | 10:20 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX707 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 11:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h20 | 10:20 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 12:20 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h20 | 12:20 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 1:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h56 | 1:55 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 12 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h25 | 1:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 7:50 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h20 | 7:50 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX450 · NX707 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h05 | 8:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h30 | 8:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 9:55 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX707 | On time 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 11:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h15 | 9:55 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NX707 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 6:35 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Northampton
Buses from London to Northampton run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express from London to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between London to Northampton with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London to Northampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Northampton
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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