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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
Leicester's flagship museum and gallery, known for dinosaurs, German Expressionism and broad collections for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price on Oct 30
$19
Average ticket price on Oct 30
$24
Fastest journey on Oct 30
45 m
Average journey duration on Oct 30
49 m
Buses on Oct 30
27
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Northampton to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Leicester will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 27 buses from Northampton to Leicester, including 20 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest buses will take 50 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.
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Buses from Northampton to Leicester run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 16 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 45m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Northampton to Leicester.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Leicester buses for today, Thursday, October 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX707 · NX230 | 8:45 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h50 | 11:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h00 | 10:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h10 | 12:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0h45 | 11:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX230 | 11:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h35 | 2:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h55 | 1:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 2:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h00 | 2:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX230 | 1:55 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 3h10 | 5:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h55 | 4:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h25 | 5:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX230 | 4:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h25 | 6:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h55 | 7:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 7:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX230 | 6:40 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h15 | 8:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h50 | 9:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 9:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX230 | 8:55 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 3h40 | 12:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h50 | 9:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 10:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h50 | 10:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 11:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h50 | 12:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 1:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h50 | 2:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 3:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX450 | 6:15 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 3h00 | 9:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Most Northampton to Leicester buses use the Northampton, Town Centre to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). Use this guide to compare Northampton and Leicester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Leicester, Braunstone is 3 km from Leicester city centre. Public transport options include:
Leicester, Braunstone has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack outlets in the nearby vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester, Braunstone. ATMs are available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Ticket office support is available at Leicester, Braunstone.
Available at Leicester, Braunstone: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester, Braunstone: Basic wheelchair accessibility.