What is the distance between Manchester and Northampton?

The distance covered from Manchester to Northampton is 165 km (102 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Shudehill, in Manchester, and end it at Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av), in Northampton.

Bus Manchester to Northampton from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Northampton on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Shudehill	3h	8:00pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Manchester to Northampton on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35am	Manchester Airport	8h	7:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Shudehill	3h	8:00pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Shudehill	3h 5m	5:55pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	8h 30m	9:15am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Northampton on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35am	Manchester Airport	8h	7:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Shudehill	3h	8:00pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Shudehill	3h 5m	5:55pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Northampton on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35am	Manchester Airport	8h	7:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Shudehill	3h	8:00pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Shudehill	3h 5m	5:55pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	8h 30m	9:15am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Northampton on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35am	Manchester Airport	8h	7:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Shudehill	3h	8:00pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	2:50pm	Shudehill	3h 5m	5:55pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	8h 30m	9:15am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Northampton on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50pm	Shudehill	3h 5m	5:55pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Shudehill	3h	8:00pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	8h 30m	9:15am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Manchester Airport	8h	7:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Northampton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Northampton. The journey takes about 1 hour 47 minutes, and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

1h 47mAverage Duration

165 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $190	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $94	Average Duration1h 47m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $45	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Northampton?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

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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FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11413 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $30

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Northampton by bus

What is the distance between Manchester and Northampton?
The distance covered from Manchester to Northampton is 165 km (102 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Northampton?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Shudehill, in Manchester, 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

11-21

$50

11-22

$40

Today

$50

11-24

$29

11-25

$25

11-26

$25

11-27

$25

11-28

$29

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Northampton was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $25

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

You can expect to pay from $25 to $80 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Northampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-25.