What is the travel distance from Leicester to Northampton?

The distance covered from Leicester to Northampton is 47 km (29 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leicester to Northampton?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, in Leicester, and end it at Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av), in Northampton.

Bus Leicester to Northampton from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Leicester to Northampton on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:30pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	2:20pm	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
3:00pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	45m	3:45pm	Northampton Grange Park	Fastest
1:30pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 30m	4:00pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	4:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	No tags
1:30pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 30m	4:00pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Northampton on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
9:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	45m	9:50am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	1:50am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Northampton on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
9:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	45m	9:50am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	1:50am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Northampton on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
9:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	45m	9:50am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	1:50am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Northampton on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
9:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	45m	9:50am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	1:50am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Northampton on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
9:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	45m	9:50am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	1:50am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Northampton on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	1:50am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	Cheapest
9:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	45m	9:50am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
3:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:50am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
2:45am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	3:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
3:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:50am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Leicester to Northampton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Northampton. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

47 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $71	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $12	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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National Express

4/529,703 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

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Megabus UK

3.5/54,267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 4267 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $57

Megabus Leicester Northampton recent customer reviews

Extremely late

Carolina G.

March 4, 2024

I wish megabus will leave Leicester everyday

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March 13, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Northampton?

Stops in Leicester

A - St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station

B - Leicester

C - Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound

D - Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop

Stops in Northampton

A - Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av)

B - Northampton Coach Station

C - Greyfriars Bus Station

D - Northampton Rothersthorpe

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Northampton by bus

What is the travel distance from Leicester to Northampton?
The distance covered from Leicester to Northampton is 47 km (29 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leicester to Northampton?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, in Leicester, and end it at Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av), in Northampton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-07

$20

11-08

$20

Today

$24

11-10

$20

11-11

$20

11-12

$20

11-13

$20

11-14

$24

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Northampton was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Northampton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $65 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Northampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-10.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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