What is the distance between Northampton and Manchester?

The distance separating Northampton and Manchester is 102 miles (165 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Northampton to Manchester?

If you're headed to Manchester from Northampton, chances are that your bus will leave from Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av) and arrive at Shudehill. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are City Centre Cruises, Play Factore, Jodrell Bank, Manchester United Musuem and Tour Centre and Chill Factore.

Bus Northampton to Manchester from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Northampton to Manchester on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	1:00pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	3:00pm	Shudehill	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Northampton to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $75	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $200	Average Duration1h 39m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $32	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Northampton and Manchester?

Stops in Northampton

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

B - Northampton Coach Station

C - Greyfriars Bus Station

D - Northampton Rothersthorpe

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Northampton to Manchester by bus

What is the distance between Northampton and Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Northampton to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$35

11/17

$27

Today

$21

11/19

$17

11/20

$17

11/21

$19

11/22

$28

11/23

$22

The cheapest trip from Northampton to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $49 for a bus ticket from Northampton to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-19.