4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sheffield to Northampton
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sheffield to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Northampton will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 8 buses that leave Sheffield for Northampton on Wed, Jul 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 01 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jul 01 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.
FlixBus3:00 AM2h55Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:55 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$161One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:15 AM3h00Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:15 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$161One-way0 transfers
NX133 · NX7071:05 PM5h30Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)6:35 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$361One-way1 transfer- NX131 · NX7076:00 AM5h20Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)11:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$371One-way1 transfer
- NX131 · NX7074:10 PM4h40Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)8:50 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:00 AM2h55Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:55 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:15 AM3h00Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:15 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$161One-way0 transfers
- NX564 · NX7077:00 PM4h10Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)11:10 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$451One-way1 transfer
- NX131 · NX70711:30 AM4h35Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)4:05 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$391One-way1 transfer
- NX131 · NX7074:10 PM4h40Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)8:50 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$371One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Sheffield to Northampton:
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Northampton costing on average $104 (€86).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 3h 3m versus 1h 57m 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 Megabus.
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.
Sheffield to Northampton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Sheffield to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sheffield to Northampton buses for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:10 PM Sheffield | 4h40 | 8:50 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 1 | |||||
| FlixBus | 3:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 2h55 | 5:55 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX131 · NX707 | On time 6:00 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 5h20 | 11:20 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:15 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 3h00 | 9:15 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX240 · NX707 | On time 7:20 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 6h05 | 1:25 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
| NX131 · NX707 | On time 11:30 AM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 4h35 | 4:05 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
| NX133 · NX707 | On time 1:05 PM Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) | 5h30 | 6:35 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sheffield to Northampton
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Buses from Sheffield to Northampton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, First South Yorkshire from Sheffield to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Sheffield to Northampton with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, First South Yorkshire for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Sheffield to Northampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sheffield 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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sheffield to Northampton
Most Sheffield to Northampton buses use the Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) to Northampton, Town Centre station pair, with some services arriving at Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park). Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Northampton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Sheffield station do buses to Northampton leave from?
Getting to Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) from Sheffield city centre
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) bus station facilities and services
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Costa Coffee (in the station), Upper Crust (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) from Northampton city centre
Getting to Northampton, London Road from Northampton city centre
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