The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Northampton
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Northampton will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 buses that leave Milton Keynes for Northampton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 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.
18:000h50Milton Keynes18:50Northampton£81One-way0 changes
1:250h40Milton Keynes2:05Northampton£121One-way0 changes
12:500h35Milton Keynes13:25Northampton£131One-way0 changes
12:500h35Milton Keynes13:25Northampton£131One-way0 changes
1:250h40Milton Keynes2:05Northampton£121One-way0 changes
18:000h50Milton Keynes18:50Northampton£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 25 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price |
1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Northampton coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX707 | 8:55 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0h35 | 9:30 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 10:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0h35 | 11:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 12:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0h35 | 13:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 15:20 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0h45 | 16:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 18:00 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0h35 | 18:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 20:10 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0h40 | 20:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
NX707 | 22:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0h35 | 23:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 20 June | |||||
![]() | 1:25 Milton Keynes | 0h40 | 2:05 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Northampton
Buses from Milton Keynes to Northampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 25 km distance in 35m.
Distance 25 km |
Average bus duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 0:08 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands from Milton Keynes to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Milton Keynes to Northampton with National Express, Arriva UK, Stagecoach Midlands for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Northampton
It's quick and easy to make the short journey between these two cities with National Express operating over a dozen buses from Milton Keynes to Northampton every day. The first bus departs in the early hours of the morning while the last departure is at around 11:30 p.m. The route is direct with journey times of approximately half an hour. Buses from Milton Keynes to Northampton depart from Milton Keynes Coachway and terminate in the town centre at Northampton. The same route operates seven days a week.
FAQs: Milton Keynes to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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