The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to Northampton
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Northampton will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
To travel from Oxford to Northampton you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train and coach for Oxford to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 £23, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 61 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg 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
Oxford to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Northampton coaches for today, Thursday 19 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:40 Oxford | 2h28 | 12:08 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:00 Oxford | 3h10 | 23:10 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Northampton
Buses from Oxford to Northampton run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 61 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 61 km |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 28m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Northampton with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Oxford to Northampton
Buses from Oxford to Northampton run frequently throughout the day. The fastest bus has a duration of about 1 hour 10 minutes, which is a direct service. However, most routes require one change, and take from 3 hours. The first bus departure of the day is at about 7:00 a.m, while the last bus leaves at 10:30 p.m. There is usually one service each hour, sometimes more. The main provider of buses from Oxford to Northampton is National Express. Buses usually depart from Oxford Bus Station, and terminate at Northampton Town Centre. Indirect services usually involve changing at Milton Keynes Coachway. The distance between the two towns is about 45 miles.
FAQs: Oxford to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.

- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Northampton
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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