The cheapest and fastest coaches from Northampton to St Ives
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
12 h 35 m
Average duration
12 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Northampton to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to St Ives will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 buses that leave Northampton for St Ives every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 393 km distance in an average of 12 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 45 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Northampton to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 393 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price | £103 Average Price |
12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Northampton to St Ives bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to St Ives coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 Northampton | 12h35 | 23:35 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to St Ives
Buses from Northampton to St Ives run on average 9 times per day, taking around 11h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 22:20. The fastest coach covers the 393 km distance in 12h 16m.
Distance 393 km |
Average bus duration 11h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 12h 16m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 22:20 |
Bus providers: National Express from Northampton to St IvesYou can travel by bus between Northampton to St Ives with National Express for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Northampton to St Ives coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to St Ives 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 St Ives, 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.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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