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The cheapest and fastest buses from Northampton to Kettering
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 14
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$4
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$4
Fastest journey on Sep 14
52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
53 m
Buses on Sep 14
30
Distance
20 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Northampton to Kettering is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Kettering will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Fast buses
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 30 buses from Northampton to Kettering, including 30 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct buses cover the 20 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 52 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest buses will take 53 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.
5:30 AM0h55Northampton6:25 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers- 5:50 AM0h57Northampton6:47 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 AM0h57Northampton7:27 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:08 AM0h57Northampton8:05 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:08 AM0h53Northampton9:01 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
- 6:10 PM0h52Northampton7:02 PMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:08 AM0h53Northampton9:01 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
- 9:38 AM0h53Northampton10:31 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
- 10:38 AM0h53Northampton11:31 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
- 11:38 AM0h53Northampton12:31 PMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Northampton to Kettering
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Kettering among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to Kettering is a train with an average price of $40 (€32).
The fastest way to travel from Northampton to Kettering is by train with an average journey time of 1h 23m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Northampton and Kettering including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Northampton to Kettering among Omio's users.
Northampton to Kettering Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 12:57AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:47AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:27AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:08AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 09:01AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:08AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 10:31AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:08AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:38AM | Arrival Time 11:31AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 11:08AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 12:31PM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:08PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 01:32PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 02:01PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:08PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:38PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:14PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 03:41PM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 05:18PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 04:41PM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:11PM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 05:47PM | Arrival Time 06:41PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 06:51PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 07:26PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 08:57PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 08:46PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 09:51PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Midlands | Departure Time 10:51PM | Arrival Time 11:47PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Northampton to Kettering bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Kettering buses for tomorrow, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 AM Northampton | 0h55 | 6:25 AM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:50 AM Northampton | 0h57 | 6:47 AM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 AM Northampton | 0h57 | 7:27 AM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:08 AM Northampton | 0h57 | 8:05 AM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:08 AM Northampton | 0h53 | 9:01 AM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:08 AM Northampton | 0h57 | 10:05 AM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:38 AM Northampton | 0h53 | 10:31 AM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:08 AM Northampton | 0h57 | 11:05 AM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:38 AM Northampton | 0h53 | 11:31 AM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:08 AM Northampton | 0h57 | 12:05 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:38 AM Northampton | 0h53 | 12:31 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:08 PM Northampton | 0h57 | 1:05 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:38 PM Northampton | 0h54 | 1:32 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:03 PM Northampton | 0h58 | 2:01 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:40 PM Northampton | 0h54 | 2:34 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:10 PM Northampton | 0h58 | 3:08 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:40 PM Northampton | 0h58 | 3:38 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:10 PM Northampton | 1h04 | 4:14 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:41 PM Northampton | 1h07 | 4:48 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:11 PM Northampton | 1h07 | 5:18 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:41 PM Northampton | 1h03 | 5:44 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:11 PM Northampton | 0h55 | 6:06 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:47 PM Northampton | 0h54 | 6:41 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:10 PM Northampton | 0h52 | 7:02 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:51 PM Northampton | 0h54 | 7:45 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:26 PM Northampton | 0h54 | 8:20 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:01 PM Northampton | 0h56 | 8:57 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:46 PM Northampton | 0h54 | 9:40 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:51 PM Northampton | 0h54 | 10:45 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:51 PM Northampton | 0h56 | 11:47 PM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Kettering
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a bus from Northampton to Kettering 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 04:40, the last at 21:50.
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 (€32)
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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 (€32)
Complete guide to Kettering
Things to do in Kettering
Discover the best of Kettering — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kettering trip today.
- Recommended
Chester House Estate Museum
Award-winning archaeology museum and heritage site presenting nationally important finds, Roman remains, and the area's deep past.
- Recommended
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Nearby shoe industry museum preserving Northamptonshire's famous boot and shoemaking craft through tools, machines, and design displays.
- Recommended
Wicksteed Park
Large public park with formal gardens, lake, play areas, and open space. A favourite local place for walks and family time.
- Recommended
Chester House Estate
Scenic heritage landscape with riverside paths, archaeology, and nature-rich walks. Excellent for a quieter outing near the town.
- Recommended
Lyveden Walks
Woodland and parkland trails around a celebrated country estate, ideal for walking, seasonal colour, and broad rural views.
Northamptonshire Sausage
Northamptonshire sausage is a local pork sausage, often seasoned with herbs. It reflects the county’s long farming tradition and is a staple in pub breakfasts and roasts.
Pork Pie
Pork pie is widely associated with the East Midlands. In and around Kettering, it is a classic picnic and pub snack with seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry.
- Vegetarian
Stilton Cheese
Stilton served with local bread or biscuits is a traditional regional treat. This rich blue cheese is popular across the East Midlands and common on local menus.
Moghul Rooms
Well-known modern Indian restaurant with stylish interiors and refined curries, grills, and regional dishes. Popular for evening dining.
Kino Lounge
Established steakhouse and grill in Kettering, known for quality beef, classic British mains, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
The Red Lion, Rushton
Long-established pub venue in nearby Rushton offering traditional British food, Sunday roasts, and beers in a heritage setting.
British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a basic lunch.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is not always included. Tip 10-12.5% in restaurants if service was good, round up taxi fares, and small cafe tips are optional.
Stagecoach Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £4.50
To the city center
Eskdaill St -> Kettering Town Centre
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Travel time
- 7 min
- Most local buses in Kettering are run by Stagecoach. Contactless card payment is generally accepted on board.
- Check live departures in the Stagecoach Bus app before travel. Buy tickets in the app or pay the driver directly.
FAQs: Bus from Northampton to Kettering
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Kettering 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 Kettering, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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