The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gillingham to Northampton
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gillingham to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gillingham to Northampton will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 buses that leave Gillingham 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 137 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 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 Gillingham to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 137 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Gillingham to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gillingham to Northampton coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:40 Gillingham | 6h15 | 00:55 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gillingham to Northampton
Buses from Gillingham to Northampton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 04:35, the last at 22:31. The fastest coach covers the 137 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 04:35 |
Last bus 22:31 |
FAQs: Gillingham to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gillingham 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.

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