How much is the bus ticket from Luton to Northampton?

The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to Northampton start from $22. The average price for this route is around $33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Luton to Northampton?

The average bus travel time from Luton to Northampton is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 50 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 55m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Luton to Northampton route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 45 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Luton to Northampton?

The earliest bus departs from Luton to Northampton at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to Northampton?

A bus trip from Luton to Northampton generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Luton to Northampton starting at $19 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Luton to Northampton on January 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05pm	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	1h	8:05pm	Northampton (Grange Park)	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	1h	2:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park)	Fastest
Bus	2:40pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 25m	4:05pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Luton DART Parkway	6h 5m	8:05pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 25m	4:05pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Northampton on January 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	2:45am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	1h	1:05am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Luton DART Parkway	6h 5m	8:05pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Northampton on January 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	2:45am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	1h	1:05am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Luton DART Parkway	6h 5m	8:05pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Northampton on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	2:45am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	1h	1:05am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Luton DART Parkway	6h 5m	8:05pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Northampton on January 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	2:45am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	1h	1:05am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Luton DART Parkway	6h 5m	8:05pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Northampton on January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	2:45am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	1h	1:05am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 15m	9:30am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Northampton on January 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	2:45am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	1h	1:05am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Luton DART Parkway	6h 5m	8:05pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Luton to Northampton on January 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	2:45am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Cheapest
Bus	12:05am	Luton (Town, Stand 9) Bus Stop	1h	1:05am	Northampton (Grange Park)	Fastest
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Luton DART Parkway	6h 5m	8:05pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	1:55am	Luton Airport (LTN)	1h 10m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Luton 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 $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

53 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $73	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $12	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Luton and Northampton?

Stops in Luton

A
London Luton Airport
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B
Luton (Town, adj Rail Stn) Bus Stop
Station Road (Interchange, adj Rail Stn), Luton LU1
C
Stopsley - Inspire Sports Village
Inspire, Luton LU2 7UJ, UK
D
Lilley
Four Views, West St, Lilley, Luton LU2 8LH, UK
E
Butterfield Business Park
Butterfield Business Park, Luton LU2 8DL, UK
F
Stopsley
Stopsley Way, Stopsley, Luton LU2 9AU, 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
Visit page

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,870 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users consistently highlight the punctuality and cleanliness of the service, noting comfortable seating with ample legroom. The drivers are praised for being friendly and helpful, enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Many express their intention to use this reliable service again in the future due to its efficiency and great value.

National Express Luton Northampton recent customer reviews

Arrived on time, very clean and working seatbelts. Very comfy seats and lots of leg room. Can't recommend enough! I will definetly be using again in the future.

Delta D.

October 16, 2025

I bought online ticket from Luton to Northampton on Sunday 11th September but bus was late and I bought another bus ticket to get on time to join the work.

Qazi A.

September 15, 2022

Very efficient , great value and great on customer service delivery as the driver was exceptionally helpful to all passengers. He is credit to National express. Staff at Luton Airport were helpful.

Evelyn M.

June 20, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Luton to Northampton by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Luton to Northampton?
The cheapest bus tickets from Luton to Northampton start from $22. The average price for this route is around $33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Luton to Northampton?
The average bus travel time from Luton to Northampton is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 50 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 55m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Luton to Northampton route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 45 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Luton to Northampton?
The earliest bus departs from Luton to Northampton at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Luton to Northampton?
A bus trip from Luton to Northampton generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-21

$25

01-22

$25

Today

$25

01-24

$21

01-25

$21

01-26

$21

01-27

$21

01-28

$21

The cheapest trip from Luton to Northampton was searched and found on Jan 24, 2026 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $55 for a bus ticket from Luton to Northampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2026-01-24.