4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Northampton
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
49 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Northampton will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 21 buses that leave Leicester for Northampton every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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
Leicester to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 06:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 07:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 07:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h20 | 08:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h55 | 08:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h20 | 09:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h55 | 09:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:05 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h45 | 09:50 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h20 | 11:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
 NX240 · NX707 | 10:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h45 | 13:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:55 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h55 | 11:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · NX707 | 13:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h50 | 16:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 13:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h05 | 14:45 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 16:35 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 16:35 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 18:40 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 · NX707 | 20:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h55 | 23:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
| FlixBus | 00:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 01:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 01:00 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 01:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 02:25 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 03:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 02:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 03:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 03:40 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 04:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 05:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 05:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Northampton
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Buses from Leicester to Northampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 50m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, Arriva Midlands, Stagecoach Midlands from Leicester to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Northampton with Megabus, National Express, Arriva Midlands, Stagecoach Midlands for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station and Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda). When arriving in Northampton, you can end your trip in coach stations like Northampton, Town Centre and Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (368 m) 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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