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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 Sep 15
$11
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$18
Fastest journey on Sep 15
51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
1 h 22 m
Buses on Sep 15
4
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 $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 4 buses from Northampton to Leicester, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 51 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m 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 Northampton to Leicester:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Leicester costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.05. The journey takes 1h 15m versus 1h 11m 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:06PM | Duration 2h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 11:29AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:01PM | Duration 2h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 11:59AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | 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, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX707 · NX450 | 6:15 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 3h00 | 9:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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) | 0h45 | 11:50 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 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 | |
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 | 1h20 | 2:05 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h55 | 1:40 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 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 | 1h20 | 7:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h55 | 7:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 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 | 1h10 | 9:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h50 | 9:05 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 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 | 1h10 | 11:10 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 | |
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Buses from Northampton to Leicester run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 17 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.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Leicester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leicester trip today.
Leicester's flagship museum and gallery, known for dinosaurs, German Expressionism and broad collections for first-time visitors.
Dedicated to the 2012 discovery of Richard III, this award-winning museum uses immersive displays to tell a remarkable royal story.
A grand Victorian pumping station with working steam heritage displays, making industrial history surprisingly engaging for all ages.
Revived historic quarter around Leicester Cathedral and the Richard III story, packed with lanes, heritage sites and independent venues.
Leicester's best-known green space, offering formal gardens, boating, sports facilities and a lively urban park atmosphere.
Main civic square framed by key institutions and events, useful as a central meeting point and starting place for exploring.
A flaky pastry pie from nearby Melton Mowbray, traditionally made with uncured pork. It is one of Leicestershire’s best-known foods and widely eaten in Leicester.
A hard, crumbly red cheese from Leicestershire with a nutty, mellow flavour. It is one of England’s oldest named cheeses and a proud regional staple.
A blue-veined Stilton-style cheese made in Leicestershire. Rich and creamy, it is strongly linked to the county’s cheesemaking tradition.
Modern British fine dining with tasting menus in an intimate setting. One of Leicester’s most acclaimed restaurants for special occasions.
Well-known modern Indian restaurant serving refined regional dishes and grills in a smart, contemporary dining room.
Long-established vegetarian Indian restaurant on the Golden Mile, known for Gujarati snacks, thalis and a lively casual atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafe tipping is not expected, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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.
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