London to Northampton bus with Megabus

Buses from London to Northampton

Buses from London to Northampton are one of the easiest ways to travel from the UK capital to this East Midlands city. National Express run a frequent coach service from Northampton to London with approximately five services throughout the day, running from the early hours of the morning until early evening. Journey time for buses from London to Northampton is just over 2 hours. Coaches depart from London Victoria Coach Station, the city's major coach terminus, which is three or four minutes' walk from London Victoria Underground. Coaches arrive at Northampton Town Centre, a short walk from the main railway station.

Taking the Bus from London

London Victoria Coach Station has good transport links with the rest of London, its suburbs and regional areas. It is on the Victoria, District and Circle lines of the London Underground, while London Buses operate frequent day and night bus routes. Victoria Rail Station, which has arrivals from South London and Sussex, is a short distance from the coach station. Taxi ranks are situated outside the coach and rail stations.

Getting into Northampton by Bus

Northampton is a small market town with a pleasing mix of architectural styles, although nothing pre-dates the late 17th century when Northampton had its own "great fire". It is the home of the British shoe-making industry, which is celebrated in the town's museum. Northampton is surrounded by pretty villages of thatched cottages and ancient churches, while sports lovers will appreciate a visit to nearby Silverstone, the venue for Formula One Grand Prix motor-racing in the United Kingdom. Buses from London to Northampton terminate at the Upper Mount Car Park in the city centre. Stagecoach and Uno operate frequent local bus routes around the city, to Northampton University and to nearby towns, such as Milton Keynes, Rugby and Towcester. Taxis are available at the nearby railway station.