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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Northampton to Kettering
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
53 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Northampton to Kettering is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Kettering will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
Of the 5 buses that leave Northampton for Kettering every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 20 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest buses will take 54 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.
0:010h56Northampton0:57Kettering£31One-way0 changes- 5:300h55Northampton6:25Kettering£31One-way0 changes
- 5:500h57Northampton6:47Kettering£31One-way0 changes
- 6:300h57Northampton7:27Kettering£31One-way0 changes
- 7:080h57Northampton8:05Kettering£31One-way0 changes
- 8:080h53Northampton9:01Kettering£31One-way0 changes
- 9:380h53Northampton10:31Kettering£31One-way0 changes
- 10:380h53Northampton11:31Kettering£31One-way0 changes
- 11:380h53Northampton12:31Kettering£31One-way0 changes
- 12:380h54Northampton13:32Kettering£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 coach which can get you there in 56m. 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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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to Kettering bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Kettering coaches for tomorrow, Monday 20 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 0:01 Northampton | 0h56 | 0:57 Kettering | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:30 Northampton | 0h55 | 6:25 Kettering | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:50 Northampton | 0h57 | 6:47 Kettering | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:30 Northampton | 0h57 | 7:27 Kettering | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:08 Northampton | 0h57 | 8:05 Kettering | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Kettering
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Northampton to Kettering run on average 5 times per day, taking around 56m. 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 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 52m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 21:51 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
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
Stagecoach Midlands
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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