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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Northampton
Showing times and prices for 13 May
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
97 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Northampton will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $14.
Fast coaches
Of the 26 buses that leave London for Northampton every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
FlixBus12:40 PM1h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:10 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$141One-way0 changes- FlixBus12:00 PM2h10London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station2:10 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$141One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:00 AM2h00London, Victoria Coach Station12:00 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$141One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:00 AM1h50London, Victoria Coach Station7:50 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$141One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:30 AM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:50 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$141One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:40 AM1h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:55 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$151One-way0 changes
- FlixBus9:00 PM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:20 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$161One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:10 AM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$221One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:30 AM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:50 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$141One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:40 AM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:00 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 97 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$19 Average Price Cheapest | $24 Average Price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Northampton coaches for today, Tuesday, 12 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 1h50 | 10:20 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h20 | 10:20 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 1:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
 NX440 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h56 | 1:55 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday, 13 May | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h25 | 1:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 7:50 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h05 | 8:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h20 | 7:50 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX450 · NX707 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 7:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h30 | 8:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA31 · NX707 | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 11:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 9:55 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h15 | 9:55 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 11:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 12:00 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h20 | 11:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 1:25 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h20 | 12:00 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h10 | 2:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h30 | 2:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 · NX707 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 4:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 6:35 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 2h10 | 6:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1h30 | 6:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX541 · NX707 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h20 | 8:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 change | |
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Why should you book London to Northampton coaches with Omio?
FlixBus as well as Megabus or National Express offer coaches services from London to Northampton.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London to Northampton.
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or National Express to find the best option for your trip from London to Northampton.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London to Northampton.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus or National Express to find the best option for your trip from London to Northampton.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London to Northampton.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Northampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Northampton run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 97 km distance in 1h 20m.
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
Distance 97 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 5 days |
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
Bus providers: FlixBus, Megabus, National Express from London to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between London to Northampton with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for as low as $8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
$8
FlixBus frequency
18 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 56m
Cheapest Price
$15
National Express frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
$14
Megabus frequency
4 a day
FAQs: London to Northampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
Cheap coach tickets from London to Northampton can start from as little as $8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Northampton is $19; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London to Northampton is 1h 20m to travel the 97 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London to Northampton leaves at 12:01 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London to Northampton leaves at 11:55 pm.
Yes, there are 13 direct coaches a day from London to Northampton with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London to Northampton, you can count on FlixBus, Megabus, National Express for the best way to get you to Northampton. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Northampton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Northampton from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London to Northampton is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Northampton including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London to Northampton:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London to Northampton for coach company FlixBus, National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London to Northampton depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Northampton.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London to Northampton:
- 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London to Northampton:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London to Northampton. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London to Northampton with the following coach company: FlixBus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London to Northampton with the following coach company: FlixBus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London to Northampton with the following coach company: FlixBus, National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Northampton
London
Northampton
The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Northampton.
London, Victoria Coach Station
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Buckingham Palace RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
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London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bath RoadWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
- Ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
The major coach station for arrivals in Northampton is Northampton, Town Centre. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Northampton, Town Centre for your trip to Northampton from London.
Northampton, Town Centre
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Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
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