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Compare train and coach for Northampton to Kettering
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Kettering among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 20 km
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Kettering
Buses from Northampton to Kettering run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 21:51. The fastest coach covers the 20 km distance in 52m.
Distance 20 km |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 52m |
First bus 04:40 |
Last bus 21:51 |
Bus providers: Stagecoach Midlands from Northampton to KetteringYou can travel by bus between Northampton to Kettering with Stagecoach Midlands for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Northampton to Kettering
Passengers wishing to travel by coach between the two historic market towns of Northampton and Kettering in the East Midlands have to make do with only one departure per day. Although it doesn't provide a great deal of choice for travellers, the service is certainly very easy to remember and plan around as it generally leaves at the same time every day. Journey times are equally unvarying, routinely clocking in at a little over half an hour.
Which coach companies travel from Northampton to Kettering?
National Express is currently alone in laying on a service between these two picturesque towns in Northamptonshire.
How long is the coach from Northampton to Kettering?
The journey usually lasts 37 minutes, with little or no variation across the week. All services are direct, so there's no need to change coaches even at the weekend.
How many coaches are there from Northampton to Kettering?
There's only one coach from Northampton to Kettering every day, setting off in the middle of the evening. Departure times and journey durations are the same throughout the week, including Saturday and Sunday.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Northampton to Kettering?
Departure bus station: National Express services leave Northampton from the coach stop on Victoria Street, not to be confused with the North Gate bus station next to Market Square. It's less than half a mile from the town centre with its wealth of period architecture, and a four to five-minute walk to the main bus interchange, where the numbers 3 and 7 buses travel between the centre of town and Camp Hill, Grange Park and West Hunsbury. Coaches from Birmingham, London and Heathrow also call in at the Victoria Street stop on a regular basis.
Arrival bus station: Services from Northampton terminate at Kettering Bus and Coach station on Eskdaill Street, just a two to three-minute walk from the town centre, with its shopping malls and many sites of historic interest. The station has a coffee shop, fast food outlet and other amenities, while a supermarket is just outside for passengers wishing to buy groceries or refreshments. Coaches to Corby, Wellingborough and Milton Keynes regularly depart from Eskdaill Street, and the train station is under half a mile away.
FAQs: Northampton to Kettering coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Kettering 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 Kettering, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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