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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Northampton

Showing times and prices for 25 Apr

Cheapest price

£26

Average price

£26

Fastest journey

2 h 10 m

Average duration

2 h 38 m

Buses per day

Distance

80 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Nottingham to Northampton will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Nottingham for Northampton 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 80 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.

01:303h05

Nottingham

04:35Northampton

£261One-way

0 changes

02:402h10

Nottingham

04:50Northampton

£261One-way

0 changes

Live departures

Nottingham to Northampton bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 24 April

Last updated at 17:26

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX450 · NX707	19:35 Nottingham	4h30	00:05 Northampton	1 change
NX230 · NX777	21:45 Nottingham	4h40	02:25 Northampton	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Northampton

United Kingdom

Buses from Nottingham to Northampton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by train.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £19

Distance

80 km

Average bus duration

2h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

£24

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 10m

First bus

01:20

Last bus

23:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £19

Coach companies: Megabus, FlixBus and National Express Nottingham to Northampton

Megabus, FlixBus and National Express coaches will get you between Nottingham and Northampton from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Nottingham to Northampton coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £4

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 Nottingham - Northampton 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.

National Express from Nottingham to Northampton coach information:

Average Duration: 2 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: £15

FAQs: Nottingham to Northampton coach

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

Cheap coach tickets from Nottingham to Northampton can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Nottingham to Northampton is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Nottingham to Northampton coach time is 2 h 10 min covering the 50 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Nottingham to Northampton leaves at 01: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Nottingham to Northampton leaves at 23: 00.

There are 8 coaches a day from Nottingham to Northampton which require at least one change with Megabus, FlixBus or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

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

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, which is located around 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park), located 5.8 miles (9.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Northampton from Nottingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Nottingham to Northampton by coach is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Nottingham to Northampton including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from Nottingham to Northampton has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Nottingham to Northampton.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Nottingham to Northampton.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Nottingham to Northampton.

No, luggage for the coach from Nottingham to Northampton needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Nottingham to Northampton.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Nottingham to Northampton.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Nottingham to Northampton.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Nottingham to Northampton.

Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Northampton

Nottingham

Northampton

The major coach station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St for your trip from Nottingham to Northampton.

Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St