Northampton to Manchester bus with National Express

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Cheap coach tickets from Northampton to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

£24

Average

£29

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

Cheapest

10:003h00

Northampton

13:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£241One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

03:255h15

Northampton

08:40Manchester, Coach Station

£271One-way

1 change

17:004h40

Northampton

21:40Manchester, Coach Station

£291One-way

1 change

09:354h55

Northampton

14:30Manchester, Coach Station

£301One-way

1 change

23:206h40

Northampton

06:00Manchester, Coach Station

£341One-way

1 change

Northampton to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 24 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	01:05 Northampton	4h55	06:00 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX777 National ExpressNX777	03:25 Northampton	5h15	08:40 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	06:55 Northampton	5h25	12:20 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	09:35 Northampton	4h55	14:30 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:00 Northampton	3h00	13:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesDirect
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	11:25 Northampton	5h10	16:35 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	13:55 Northampton	4h40	18:35 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	15:35 Northampton	4h30	20:05 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	17:00 Northampton	4h40	21:40 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	17:30 Northampton	4h30	22:00 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX777 National ExpressNX777	19:55 Northampton	4h30	00:25 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
National Express NX707 National ExpressNX707	23:20 Northampton	6h40	06:00 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
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Bus times from Northampton to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h

Average

4 h 51 m

Buses per day

Distance

164 km

Of the 12 buses that leave Northampton for Manchester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:003h00

Northampton

13:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£241One-way

0 changes

2nd Fastest

17:304h30

Northampton

22:00Manchester, Coach Station

£381One-way

1 change

2nd Fastest

19:554h30

Northampton

00:25Manchester, Coach Station

£381One-way

1 change

2nd Fastest

15:354h30

Northampton

20:05Manchester, Coach Station

£381One-way

1 change

17:004h40

Northampton

21:40Manchester, Coach Station

£291One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Northampton to Manchester

Buses from Northampton to Manchester run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 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

164 km

Average bus duration

5h 53m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 45m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Northampton to Manchester

National Express and Megabus coaches will get you to Manchester from Northampton from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Northampton - Manchester coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Northampton to Manchester coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: £23
National Express frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Northampton to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Northampton to Manchester 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 Northampton to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Northampton to Manchester can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Northampton to Manchester is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time between Northampton and Manchester is on average 4 h 45 min for the 102 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Northampton and Manchester by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

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

The last coach from Northampton to Manchester leaves at 23: 40.

There are 14 coaches a day from Northampton to Manchester which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

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

A trip to Manchester from Northampton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Northampton to Manchester is March.

You have options as you can travel to Manchester from Northampton 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and Manchester

Northampton

Manchester

The major coach station for departures in Northampton is Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) for your trip from Northampton to Manchester.

Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)