4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Northampton
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Northampton will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 14 buses that leave Birmingham for Northampton every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 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.
FlixBus6:301h35Birmingham8:05Northampton, Town Centre£101One-way0 changes- FlixBus15:001h55Birmingham16:55Northampton, Town Centre£101One-way0 changes
- FlixBus20:301h10Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway21:40Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)£101One-way0 changes
- FlixBus2:301h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway4:05Northampton, Town Centre£101One-way0 changes
NX7071:301h40Birmingham, Coach Station3:10Northampton, Town Centre£131One-way0 changes
- FlixBus20:301h10Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway21:40Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)£101One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:301h35Birmingham8:05Northampton, Town Centre£101One-way0 changes
- FlixBus2:301h35Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway4:05Northampton, Town Centre£101One-way0 changes
- NX7074:351h35Birmingham, Coach Station6:10Northampton, Town Centre£161One-way0 changes
- NX7071:301h40Birmingham, Coach Station3:10Northampton, Town Centre£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 74 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Northampton coaches for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6:30 Birmingham | 1h35 | 8:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 6:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h55 | 8:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 9:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 11:20 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 9:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h30 | 13:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| NX707 | 12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 13:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h00 | 16:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| NX707 | 14:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 16:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:00 Birmingham | 1h55 | 16:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 16:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h05 | 18:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 19:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 20:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h10 | 21:40 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
| NX707 | 1:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 3:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1h35 | 4:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | 4:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h35 | 6:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Northampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Birmingham to Northampton run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 74 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 74 km |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Birmingham to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Northampton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Northampton by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Northampton
Most Birmingham to Northampton buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Northampton, Town Centre station pair, with some services arriving at Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park). Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Northampton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Birmingham station do buses to Northampton leave from?
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre
Getting to Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) from Birmingham city centre
Getting to Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) from Northampton city centre
Getting to Northampton, Far Cotton from Northampton city centre
Most popular bus connections from Birmingham
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