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 bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Northampton on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	11:00am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
Bus	3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	4:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	10:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 45m	1:25pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	55m	11:50am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	10:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	2h 45m	1:25pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Northampton on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	45m	9:50am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	1:50am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	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 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	3:45am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	45m	9:50am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	3:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:50am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	1:50am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	3:55am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:50am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

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

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

Next departures for Leicester to Northampton on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	50m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	45m	9:50am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	50m	1:50am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	3:40am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	55m	4:35am	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 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

47 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $108	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $12	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Northampton?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

Stops in Northampton

A
Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av)
318 London Road (A508), Queen Eleanor Interchange (nr Parkfield Avenue), Northampton NN4
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B
Northampton Coach Station
1-3 Victoria St, Northampton NN1 3NR, UK
C
Greyfriars Bus Station
11 Bradshaw St, Northampton NN1 2HL, UK
D
Northampton Rothersthorpe
15A M1, Northampton NN4 9QY, UK
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4277 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

Maryedith M.

March 13, 2023

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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

11-25

$20

11-26

$20

Today

$20

11-28

$24

11-29

$24

11-30

$24

12-01

$20

12-02

$20

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Northampton was searched and found on Nov 25, 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 2025-12-02.

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.