The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Buses per day
52
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 52 buses that leave London Heathrow Airport for Northampton every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 92 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 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
FlixBus11:501h35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 313:25Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:202h45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 316:05Northampton, Town Centre£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:002h50London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 319:50Northampton, Town Centre£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:002h00London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 511:00Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:551h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 39:20Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:551h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 39:20Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:251h30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 323:55Northampton, Town Centre£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:251h30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 321:55Northampton, Town Centre£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:501h35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 313:25Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus0:251h35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 32:00Northampton, Town Centre£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 92 km
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Northampton coaches for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 22:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 23:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h30 | 23:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 3 July | |||||
FlixBus | 0:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h55 | 2:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h35 | 2:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX231 · NX707 | Delayed 5:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h40 | 17:35 17:35Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX231 · NX707 | Delayed 6:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h25 | 17:35 17:35Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX231 · NX707 | Delayed 6:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 17:35 17:35Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX707 | 7:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h25 | 11:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 7:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h45 | 9:20 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h25 | 9:20 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 8:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h20 | 11:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 8:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 11:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX707 | 8:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h45 | 13:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX240 · NX707 | 8:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h30 | 13:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h00 | 11:00 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h35 | 11:00 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 · NX707 | 9:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 13:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h15 | 12:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 12:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h00 | 13:25 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h35 | 13:25 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 11:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h10 | 16:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 12:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h45 | 16:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h05 | 16:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 5h25 | 18:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h45 | 16:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h15 | 15:45 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h55 | 15:45 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 14:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h00 | 18:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h35 | 18:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h20 | 18:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h00 | 18:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX240 · NX707 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 4h50 | 20:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h10 | 19:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 19:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 17:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h45 | 20:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h20 | 20:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h15 | 20:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h55 | 20:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 2h05 | 20:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h45 | 20:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h50 | 23:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 3h10 | 22:30 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | 19:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 3h40 | 23:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h50 | 22:30 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 20:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h10 | 23:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1h50 | 21:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h30 | 21:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 · NX440 | On time 21:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 4h15 | 1:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX030 · NX440 | On time 22:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 1:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 23:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 4h05 | 3:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:59. The fastest coach covers the 92 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 92 km |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:59 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from London Heathrow Airport to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Northampton with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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 London Heathrow Airport and Northampton
Most London Heathrow Airport to Northampton buses use the London, Victoria 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 London Heathrow Airport and Northampton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) from Northampton city centre
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