How far is Northampton from Nottingham by coach?

The distance between Nottingham and Northampton by coach is approximately 50 miles (81 km).

What is the best way to go from Nottingham to Northampton without a car?

You can travel to Northampton from Nottingham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Nottingham to Northampton from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Nottingham to Northampton on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
02:30	Nottingham University, South Entrance (Stop UN04)	2h 5m	04:35	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
18:10	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	1h 25m	19:35	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
02:25	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
01:15	University of Nottingham	2h 20m	03:35	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
02:25	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	04:35	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Nottingham 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 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

51 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£15 - £39	Average duration2h 8m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £11	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,706 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29706 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £15

National Express Nottingham Northampton recent customer reviews

Bus was over an hour late, arrived 1hour 20 late, meaning we all missed the start of the rugby game and had to pay for taxis to take us there

Jake A.

22 February 2020

Bus was very late, wasn’t apologetic and just didn’t really seem happy at all to have to set off driving

Indiea H.

3 October 2018

After waiting 2 hours at liester was cold not a lot of informatiin and had to have a taxi to northampton that was appreitioated . But not at all happy

Frances P.

14 April 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,250 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and Northampton?

Stops in Nottingham

A - Coach Station

B - 34 Long Row W

C - 33 Derby Rd

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 by bus from Nottingham to Northampton

How far is Northampton from Nottingham by coach?
The distance between Nottingham and Northampton by coach is approximately 50 miles (81 km).
What is the best way to go from Nottingham to Northampton without a car?
You can travel to Northampton from Nottingham by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/11

£15

08/11

£15

Today

£15

10/11

£13

11/11

£13

12/11

£19

13/11

£19

14/11

£24

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Northampton was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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

You can expect to pay from £13 to £42 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Northampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-11.

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