4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Plymouth to Northampton
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Plymouth to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Northampton will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 3 buses that leave Plymouth for Northampton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 308 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
The slowest buses will take 11 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.
7:5510h15Plymouth18:10Northampton£201One-way0 changes- 11:0511h15Plymouth22:20Northampton£241One-way0 changes
1:2010h00Plymouth11:20Northampton£341One-way0 changes
- 1:2010h00Plymouth11:20Northampton£341One-way0 changes
- 7:5510h15Plymouth18:10Northampton£201One-way0 changes
- 11:0511h15Plymouth22:20Northampton£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Plymouth to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth 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 4h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 308 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Plymouth to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Northampton coaches for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Plymouth, Coach Station | 9h21 | 9:20 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1 change | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
| 1:20 Plymouth | 10h00 | 11:20 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:55 Plymouth | 10h15 | 18:10 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:05 Plymouth | 11h15 | 22:20 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Plymouth to Northampton.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plymouth to Northampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Plymouth to Northampton run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 308 km distance in 9h 16m.
Distance 308 km |
Average bus duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 9h 16m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Plymouth to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Plymouth to Northampton with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Plymouth to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
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