The cheapest and fastest coaches from Durham to Northampton
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
10 h 15 m
Average duration
10 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Durham to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Northampton will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
Of the 1 buses that leave Durham for Northampton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 285 km distance in an average of 10 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 15 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 Durham to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Durham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £183.
Distance: 285 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£51 Average Price Cheapest | £189 Average Price |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Durham to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Northampton coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:15 Durham | 10h15 | 00:30 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Durham to Northampton
Buses from Durham to Northampton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £45 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 285 km distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 285 km |
Average bus duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus from Durham to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Durham to Northampton with Megabus for as low as £45. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Durham to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Durham, University - Palatine Centre, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park), located 5.8 miles (9.3 km) away from the city centre.
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