How much is the bus ticket from Northampton to Gatwick?

The cheapest coach tickets from Northampton to Gatwick start from £15. The average price for this route is around £28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Northampton to Gatwick?

The average bus journey time from Northampton to Gatwick is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 78 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 30m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Northampton to Gatwick route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Northampton to Gatwick?

The earliest bus departs from Northampton to Gatwick at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 17:40.

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

A bus journey from Northampton to Gatwick produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Northampton to Gatwick from £14 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Northampton to Gatwick on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Northampton Grange Park	3h 40m	21:10	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Cheapest
Bus	00:35	Northampton Grange Park	3h 30m	04:05	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	Fastest
Bus	00:35	Northampton Grange Park	3h 30m	04:05	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	03:20	Northampton Grange Park	3h 55m	07:15	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags
Bus	03:20	Northampton Grange Park	3h 55m	07:15	Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:39 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Northampton to Gatwick

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gatwick. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

3h 50mAverage duration

78 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£15 - £42	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £8	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Northampton and Gatwick?

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 Gatwick

A
London Gatwick Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,746 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29746 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £15

National Express Northampton Gatwick recent customer reviews

I was pleased with the service, but when I got my credit card statement I had been charged twice

David W.

19 December 2019

Driver etiquette should be key. This particular driver made barely an announcements and WiFI did not perform.

James M.

16 July 2019

We cant to find de bus stop. Its not in off information and I didn't take the bus

Jazmin G.

6 June 2019

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Northampton to Gatwick

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

How much is the bus ticket from Northampton to Gatwick?
The cheapest coach tickets from Northampton to Gatwick start from £15. The average price for this route is around £28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Northampton to Gatwick?
The average bus journey time from Northampton to Gatwick is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 78 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 30m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Northampton to Gatwick route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Northampton to Gatwick?
The earliest bus departs from Northampton to Gatwick at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 17:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Northampton to Gatwick?
A bus journey from Northampton to Gatwick produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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

30/11

£17

01/12

£14

Today

£14

03/12

£14

04/12

£14

05/12

£17

06/12

No data

07/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Northampton to Gatwick was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £14

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

You can expect to pay from £14 to £43 for a bus ticket from Northampton to Gatwick based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-03.