4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Northampton
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
5
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 £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 5 buses that leave Birmingham for Northampton every day 5 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 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 34 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.
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 3m. 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 £7.
Distance: 74 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m 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, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX707 | Delayed 12:00 01:30Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h40 | 13:50 13:50Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 12:00 04:35Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h35 | 13:50 13:50Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:30 Birmingham | 1h35 | 08:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 12:00 06:45Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h55 | 13:50 13:50Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | Delayed 12:00 09:30Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 13:50 13:50Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 13:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX550 · NX707 | 13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h00 | 16:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| NX707 | On time 14:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 16:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 16:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 2h05 | 18:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 | On time 19:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 1h50 | 20:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| 01:30 Birmingham | 1h35 | 03:05 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Northampton
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Buses from Birmingham to Northampton run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 13 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 34m.
Distance 74 km |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 34m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Northampton with National Express for as low as £7. 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.
When departing from Birmingham, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Birmingham, Coach Station and Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport). When arriving in Northampton, you can end your route in coach stations like Northampton, Town Centre, Northampton, Far Cotton and Northampton, London Road.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Northampton, Town Centre, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Northampton
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- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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