The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Northampton
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Northampton will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 25 buses that leave Leicester for Northampton on Sun, Apr 05, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest buses will take 50 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.
FlixBus3:20 PM1h15Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station4:35 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:25 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:55 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)1:45 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:35 AM1h20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station12:55 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:25 AM1h10Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station3:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:25 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:55 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)1:45 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:40 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)4:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)3:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)9:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Leicester to Northampton Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Live departures
Leicester to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Northampton buses for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 3:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 | 3:10 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 0h55 | 4:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 4:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 4:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 6:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 6:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 8:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NX707 | 7:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h00 | 10:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 8:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h20 | 10:50 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX240 · NX707 | 9:40 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h45 | 12:25 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h55 | 10:50 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h20 | 11:55 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h55 | 11:55 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h05 | 1:30 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX707 | On time 12:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h30 | 3:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 3:35 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 3:35 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h15 | 5:45 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX440 · NX707 | 7:15 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 2h55 | 10:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 12:45 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 12:45 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 2:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 0h50 | 2:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h10 | 3:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Northampton
Buses from Leicester to Northampton run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Midlands, Stagecoach Midlands from Leicester to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Northampton with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Midlands, Stagecoach Midlands for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Northampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Northampton by bus. 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 bus, 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.
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