Luton to Northampton bus with National Express

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Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Northampton

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest

£19

Average

£19

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

02:151h10

Luton, Bus Station

03:25Northampton

£191One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

23:551h10

Luton, Bus Station

01:05Northampton

£191One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

13:301h15

Luton, Bus Station

14:45Northampton

£191One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

20:151h10

Luton, Bus Station

21:25Northampton

£191One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

09:501h15

Luton, Bus Station

11:05Northampton

£191One-way

0 changes

Luton to Northampton bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 25 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX777 National ExpressNX777	02:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h20	03:25 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX777 National ExpressNX777	02:15 Luton, Bus Station	1h10	03:25 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	08:15 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h20	09:35 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	08:25 Luton, Bus Station	1h10	09:35 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	09:40 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h25	11:05 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	09:50 Luton, Bus Station	1h15	11:05 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	11:25 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h25	12:50 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	11:35 Luton, Bus Station	1h15	12:50 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	13:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h25	14:45 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	13:30 Luton, Bus Station	1h15	14:45 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	15:20 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h25	16:45 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	15:30 Luton, Bus Station	1h15	16:45 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	17:35 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h25	19:00 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	17:45 Luton, Bus Station	1h15	19:00 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	20:05 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h20	21:25 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	20:15 Luton, Bus Station	1h10	21:25 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	22:00 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h20	23:20 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	22:10 Luton, Bus Station	1h10	23:20 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	23:45 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	1h20	01:05 Northampton	0 changesDirect
National Express NX230 National ExpressNX230	23:55 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station	3h30	03:25 Northampton	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	23:55 Luton, Bus Station	1h10	01:05 Northampton	0 changesDirect
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Bus times from Luton to Northampton

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Fastest Journey

1 h 10 m

Average

1 h 24 m

Buses per day

Distance

52 km

Of the 21 buses that leave Luton for Northampton every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

22:101h10

Luton, Bus Station

23:20Northampton

£191One-way

0 changes

Fastest

02:151h10

Luton, Bus Station

03:25Northampton

£191One-way

0 changes

Fastest

23:551h10

Luton, Bus Station

01:05Northampton

£191One-way

0 changes

Fastest

20:151h10

Luton, Bus Station

21:25Northampton

£191One-way

0 changes

Fastest

08:251h10

Luton, Bus Station

09:35Northampton

£191One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Northampton

Buses from Luton to Northampton run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

52 km

Average bus duration

1h 11m

Cheapest ticket price

£15

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 0m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, West Midlands Trains and Bus Luton to Northampton

Travel from Luton to Northampton from £17 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, West Midlands Trains and Bus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Luton and Northampton, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Luton to Northampton coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £17
National Express frequency: 9 a day

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

West Midlands Trains from Luton to Northampton coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cheapest Price: £30

Buses from Luton to Northampton

There are frequent buses from Luton to Northampton to cater to popular demand. Buses depart from either Luton Airport or Luton Challney. There are several points of arrival in Northampton, including Northampton Far Cotton, Northampton Town Centre, and Northampton London Road. The distance between the two towns is approximately 35 miles, and the duration of the trip is just over one hour. Depending on day of travel, the first trip of the day is at about 8:40 a.m, and the last departure is actually after midnight at approximately 12:50 a.m. During operating hours there is usually at least one service per hour. The majority of routes are direct. Buses from Luton to Northampton are mostly operated by National Express.

FAQs: Luton to Northampton coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Luton to Northampton with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Northampton.

Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Northampton can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to Northampton is £19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Luton to Northampton is 1 h to travel the 32 mile long route, with around there are 11 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Luton to Northampton leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Luton to Northampton leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Luton to Northampton without having to change trains with National Express. There are 10 direct coaches from Luton to Northampton each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Luton to Northampton you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Luton to Northampton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Luton, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station. When arriving in Northampton, you can end your journey in coach stations like Northampton, Town Centre, Northampton, London Road and Northampton, Far Cotton.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) 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.

A day trip to Northampton from Luton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Northampton by coach is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Luton to Northampton including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Northampton

Luton

Northampton

The major coach station for departures in Luton is Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) for your trip from Luton to Northampton.

Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)

Luton, Station Interchange