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Long Buckby Museum
A volunteer-run local museum covering village life, industry and railway history, ideal for understanding Long Buckby’s past.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 25 m
Buses on 19 Sept
15
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Long Buckby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Long Buckby will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 15 buses from London to Long Buckby, including 15 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Long Buckby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 110 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Long Buckby:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Long Buckby costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Long Buckby take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 40m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (1h 40m by bus vs 2h 3m by car) and save roughly £25 compared to fuel and tolls (£9 vs £34). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for London to Long Buckby coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h05 | 8:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h30 | 8:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h10 | 10:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h30 | 10:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h10 | 14:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h30 | 14:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h20 | 18:20 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h40 | 18:20 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX460 | 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 21:05 Rugby, Clifton Road (Stand A) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 1h50 | 22:20 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h20 | 22:20 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 0:20 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h20 | 0:20 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 1:30 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London to Long Buckby run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 110 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 110 km |
Average bus duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Long Buckby 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 Long Buckby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Long Buckby buses use the London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Northampton, Town Centre station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Long Buckby bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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