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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Main town museum with collections on Northampton's shoe industry, archaeology and art, plus family-friendly galleries.
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
1 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
2 h 2 m
Buses on 08 Sept
17
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Banbury to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banbury to Northampton will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
To travel from Banbury to Northampton you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Banbury to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 38 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Banbury to Northampton:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Banbury to Northampton costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.81. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 56m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Banbury to Northampton coaches for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:30 Banbury | 2h30 | 18:00 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:35 Banbury | 2h35 | 19:10 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:35 Banbury | 2h37 | 20:12 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:30 Banbury | 1h41 | 20:11 Northampton | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 8 September | |||||
![]() | 6:15 Banbury | 1h47 | 8:02 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:25 Banbury | 2h37 | 10:02 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:50 Banbury | 2h29 | 10:19 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:25 Banbury | 2h35 | 11:00 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:30 Banbury | 1h45 | 11:15 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:00 Banbury | 2h33 | 12:33 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:30 Banbury | 2h30 | 13:00 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:30 Banbury | 2h30 | 14:00 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:00 Banbury | 2h30 | 14:30 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:30 Banbury | 2h30 | 15:00 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:30 Banbury | 2h34 | 16:04 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:30 Banbury | 2h30 | 17:00 Northampton | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:10 Banbury | 2h45 | 17:55 Northampton | 1 change | |
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Buses from Banbury to Northampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:10, the last at 22:11. The fastest coach covers the 38 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 38 km |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 41m |
First bus 5:10 |
Last bus 22:11 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Northampton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northampton trip today.
Main town museum with collections on Northampton's shoe industry, archaeology and art, plus family-friendly galleries.
Independent museum at Delapré Abbey exploring the Battle of Northampton and local medieval history through immersive displays.
Community museum preserving village and manor history in a traditional setting, offering a quieter local-history visit near Northampton.
Popular town park with a lake, museum, broad lawns and tree-lined paths, ideal for a relaxed walk close to the centre.
Major urban park with gardens, sports facilities and open green space, good for walking and seeing local daily life.
Historic market square at the heart of Northampton, useful for shopping, events and soaking up the town-centre atmosphere.
A crumbly hard cheese made in Northamptonshire since the 18th century. Its rich, nutty flavour makes it one of the county’s best-known traditional foods.
A traditional British sausage strongly associated with Northamptonshire, usually made with seasoned pork and herbs and served with mash or in breakfasts.
A local style of pork pie linked to Northamptonshire’s boot and market town heritage, with hot-water crust pastry and seasoned pork filling.
Well-known town centre restaurant focused on Turkish and Mediterranean cooking, with generous portions and a lively atmosphere.
Historic riverside pub and brewery tap for Phipps NBC ales, with hearty British food and a relaxed traditional atmosphere.
Elegant restaurant in Delapré Abbey serving modern British dishes in a refined heritage setting suited to a longer meal.
Moderate for England: rooms and dining cost less than London, while buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, though spare change is appreciated.
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