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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
$18
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
49 m
Buses per day
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 $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 27 buses that leave Northampton for Leicester on Fri, Jul 31, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 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, Jul 31 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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FlixBusBuses from Northampton to Leicester run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 12 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 51m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 51m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | 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 Tue, Wed, Fri | 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 Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
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 Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
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 Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
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, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Leicester buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h10 | 1:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h50 | 12:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 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 | |
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 | 1h25 | 5:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h55 | 4:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 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 | 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 | 1h10 | 10:10 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h50 | 9:50 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 | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0h50 | 10:50 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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