The cheapest and fastest buses from Northampton to Kettering
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
53 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
20 km
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.
Of the 20 buses that leave Northampton for Kettering on Tue, Jun 16, 20 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 20 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 53 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 54 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.
12:01 AM0h56Northampton12:57 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
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
9:38 AM0h53Northampton10:31 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
10:38 AM0h53Northampton11:31 AMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
11:38 AM0h53Northampton12:31 PMKettering$41One-way0 transfers
12:38 PM0h54Northampton1:32 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 bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 57m. 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) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Kettering:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Kettering costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Kettering take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
Tickets start at around $4 (€3) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 57m versus 29m 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.
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 today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 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 | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 12:01 AM Northampton | 0h56 | 12:57 AM Kettering | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Kettering
Buses from Northampton to Kettering run on average 3 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average bus duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 52m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Stagecoach Midlands from Northampton to KetteringYou can travel by bus between Northampton to Kettering 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 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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