The cheapest and fastest coaches from Preston to Northampton
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Preston to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Northampton will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £57.
Of the 1 buses that leave Preston for Northampton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 209 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 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.
14:155h45Preston20:00Northampton£571One-way0 changes
14:155h45Preston20:00Northampton£571One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 209 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£47 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Northampton coaches for today, Monday 20 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:15 Preston | 8h05 | 11:20 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Preston to Northampton
Buses from Preston to Northampton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 23:20. The fastest coach covers the 209 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 209 km |
Average bus duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 0:55 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: National Express from Preston to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Preston to Northampton with National Express for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Preston to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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.
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