4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Northampton to London
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Northampton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to London will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 39 buses that leave Northampton for London every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Northampton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 97 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Northampton to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to London coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 09:55 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 2h05 | 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:55 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h30 | 11:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h30 | 12:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 2h05 | 13:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
 NX707 · NX540 | 11:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 2h55 | 14:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h40 | 13:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 2h15 | 14:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:55 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h30 | 15:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:55 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 2h05 | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 · NX540 | 13:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 2h55 | 16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 2h10 | 19:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h35 | 18:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:05 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h15 | 19:20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:05 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h50 | 19:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 · NX540 | 18:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 3h00 | 21:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 19:40 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 2h05 | 21:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:40 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h30 | 21:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:10 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h15 | 21:25 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:10 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h45 | 21:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 · NX540 | 20:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 2h50 | 23:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX707 · NX450 | 20:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 2h50 | 23:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 21:15 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h30 | 22:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:15 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 2h00 | 23:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:30 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 22:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:30 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h45 | 23:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 05:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h55 | 06:05 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h35 | 05:45 London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 | 04:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 2h15 | 06:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h30 | 07:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 2h10 | 08:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX707 · NXA1 | 06:15 Northampton, Town Centre | 3h42 | 09:57 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 07:30 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h20 | 08:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:30 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h55 | 09:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 1h35 | 09:45 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 2h10 | 10:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to London
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Buses from Northampton to London run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 97 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 97 km |
Average bus duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Northampton to LondonYou can travel by bus between Northampton to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Northampton to London
Buses offer a fast and convenient option to travel the 60 miles from Northampton to London with National Express operating 9 daily services. The first coach of the day departs at 3:25 a.m. and the last at 3:55 p.m. Four of the services are direct with the others involving a coach change at Milton Keynes Coachway. The fastest service covers the route in 2 hours and 10 minutes, and the slowest in 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Northampton to London?
Departure Station: National Express buses from Northampton to London leave from a stop on Victoria Street next to the coach park and Upper Mounts car park. The stop is near the city's North Gate Bus Station located on Bradshaw Street which is the terminus for many local services operated by Stagecoach and Uno.
Arrival Station: Coaches from Northampton arrive at London's Victoria Coach Station. Passengers can continue on buses which stop outside the station and at nearby Victoria Bus Station, or by tube or train from Victoria Underground and Railway stations both located around 500 metres away.
FAQs: Northampton to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Northampton, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Northampton, Town Centre, Northampton, Far Cotton, Northampton, London Road and Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park). When arriving in London, you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, London, Golders Green Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Northampton, Town Centre, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and London
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
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