How far is Birmingham from Northampton by coach?

The distance between Northampton and Birmingham by coach is approximately 46 miles (74 km).

Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Northampton without a car?

The best way to go from Northampton to Birmingham without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Northampton to Birmingham from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Northampton to Birmingham on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:35	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	1h 40m	03:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	North Gate Bus Station	1h 15m	00:30	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	03:10	North Gate Bus Station	1h 45m	04:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	22:25	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	1h 30m	23:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:10	North Gate Bus Station	1h 45m	04:55	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Birmingham on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:35	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	1h 40m	03:15	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	North Gate Bus Station	1h 15m	00:30	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	03:10	North Gate Bus Station	1h 45m	04:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	22:25	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	1h 30m	23:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:10	North Gate Bus Station	1h 45m	04:55	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Northampton to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £35	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £26	Average duration1h 3m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £10	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Northampton and Birmingham?

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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Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, the bus drivers were pleasant and professional throughout the journey. However, there were complaints about an unpleasant smell in the bus. Some customers also mentioned that they couldn't buy a ticket on their journey due to a malfunctioning machine. On a positive note, many customers praised the good price and excellent service provided by this company, especially considering unreliable train services. Additionally, while one driver was described as grumpy on the way there, another driver was cheerful on the return trip.

National Express Northampton Birmingham recent customer reviews

They came late with 1 hour and 10 minutes, and for that we almost lost the plain

Daniel P.

17 June 2024

No option to bay a ticket on Journey when I was this morning on coach machine not working 😕

Imran M.

20 July 2023

Bus driver was pleasant and professional, journey was as expected, smell in bus was neither pleasant or acceptable.

Brian A.

1 February 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,434 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Northampton to Birmingham

How far is Birmingham from Northampton by coach?
The distance between Northampton and Birmingham by coach is approximately 46 miles (74 km).
Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Northampton without a car?
The best way to go from Northampton to Birmingham without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£14

23/11

£14

Today

£8

25/11

£7

26/11

£7

27/11

£7

28/11

£8

29/11

£8

The cheapest trip from Northampton to Birmingham was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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

You can expect to pay from £7 to £24 for a bus ticket from Northampton to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-11-25.

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.