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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
The town's main museum, celebrated for its shoe collections, local history, and changing exhibitions in a restored central building.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$26
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$31
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 50 m
Buses on Sep 19
23
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Northampton will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 23 buses from Nottingham to Northampton, including 15 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Northampton:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Northampton costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.23. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 24m 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 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Northampton buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX230 · NX707 | 10:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h20 | 3:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h15 | 1:45 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h00 | 1:45 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h15 | 3:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h00 | 3:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h15 | 4:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h00 | 4:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 · NX440 | 2:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h30 | 5:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h15 | 5:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h00 | 5:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h35 | 5:55 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 5:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 9:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h25 | 7:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h10 | 7:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 6:35 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 11:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h35 | 9:15 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX451 · NX707 | 10:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 1:25 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX707 | 12:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 4:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h05 | 2:30 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 1:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 6:20 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h15 | 4:35 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 3:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h00 | 8:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h15 | 6:45 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nottingham to Northampton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Northampton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northampton trip today.
The town's main museum, celebrated for its shoe collections, local history, and changing exhibitions in a restored central building.
Specialist display areas and interpretation at the historic 78 Derngate house, illuminating Charles Rennie Mackintosh's interior design legacy.
Historic country house museum in extensive parkland. Displays reveal aristocratic life, the Civil War, and the estate's wider landscape.
Extensive riverside parkland around Delapré Abbey, valued for walking, views, and access to one of the town's most historic estates.
Popular urban park with a lake, birdlife, and family-friendly paths. A pleasant stop for a quieter break from the town centre.
Historic shopping street famous for 78 Derngate and fine Victorian architecture. It is ideal for a short heritage walk near the town centre.
A spiced cured beef sausage long linked with Northamptonshire. It is a classic local breakfast and sandwich filling with a distinctive peppery flavour.
A historic county pudding of suet pastry filled with apples or jam, then boiled or steamed. It is a traditional farmhouse dessert in Northamptonshire.
Crumbly local cheese traditionally made in Northamptonshire. Its mild, creamy taste makes it a regional staple on cheeseboards and in ploughman’s lunches.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and a refined special-occasion atmosphere.
Popular gastropub serving British classics, steaks and Sunday roasts in a relaxed village-style setting with a strong local reputation.
Well-regarded central venue for dry-aged steaks and grilled dishes, offering a contemporary interior and dependable service.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Northampton 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 Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nottingham to Northampton buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to Northampton, Town Centre station pair, with some services arriving at Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park). Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Northampton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nottingham, University of Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, WC, and Bike Parking.
ATMs are available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Bike Parking.
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) is 5 km from Nottingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R). ATMs are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R).
Available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R): Wheelchair accessible paths available.
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