4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Northampton
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
80 km
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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 5 buses that leave Nottingham for Northampton 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 80 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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.
23:302h20Nottingham1:50Northampton£181One-way0 changes- 13:202h15Nottingham15:35Northampton£191One-way0 changes
- 12:402h05Nottingham14:45Northampton£191One-way0 changes
2:252h25Nottingham4:50Northampton£251One-way0 changes- 14:355h15Nottingham19:50Northampton£291One-way0 changes
- 12:402h05Nottingham14:45Northampton£191One-way0 changes
- 13:202h15Nottingham15:35Northampton£191One-way0 changes
- 23:302h20Nottingham1:50Northampton£181One-way0 changes
- 2:252h25Nottingham4:50Northampton£251One-way0 changes
- 14:355h15Nottingham19:50Northampton£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 80 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nottingham to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Northampton coaches for today, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX230 · NX707 | Delayed 5:35 5:05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 9:30 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 5:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h10 | 7:35 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · NX707 | On time 6:35 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 11:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 7:40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1h35 | 9:15 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX451 · NX707 | 10:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h05 | 13:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| NX230 · NX707 | On time 12:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h35 | 16:00 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:25 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h05 | 14:30 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · NX707 | On time 13:55 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 18:20 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 14:20 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h15 | 16:35 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · NX707 | On time 15:50 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h00 | 20:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 16:30 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h15 | 18:45 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX230 · NX707 | On time 22:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h20 | 3:05 Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 23:30 Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 2h15 | 1:45 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:45 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 2h00 | 1:45 Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 6 July | |||||
| 2:25 Nottingham | 2h25 | 4:50 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Northampton
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Buses from Nottingham to Northampton run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £13 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 80 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 80 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express from Nottingham to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Northampton with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nottingham to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Northampton 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 Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Northampton
Most Nottingham to Northampton buses use the Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to Northampton, Town Centre station pair, with some services arriving at Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park). Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Northampton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do buses to Northampton leave from?
Getting to Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Coffee Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Nottingham, University of Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham, University of Nottingham bus station facilities and services
Nottingham, University of Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, WC and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham, University of Nottingham: Bike Parking.
Getting to Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14) from Nottingham city centre
Getting to Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) from Northampton city centre
Most popular bus connections from Nottingham
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