What's the distance between Northampton and Manchester by coach?

The distance between Northampton and Manchester by coach is approximately 102 miles (165 km).

What is the best way to go from Northampton to Manchester without a car?

The best way to go from Northampton to Manchester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Northampton to Manchester from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Northampton to Manchester on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	17:00	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
	Bus	20:10	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	05:25	Manchester Airport	Fastest

Next departures from Northampton to Manchester 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 )	9h 55m	11:30	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	13:00	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	20:10	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	15:00	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Manchester on 26 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 )	9h 55m	11:30	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	13:00	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	20:10	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	15:00	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Manchester on 27 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 )	9h 55m	11:30	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	13:00	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	20:10	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	15:00	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Manchester 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 )	9h 55m	11:30	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	13:00	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	20:10	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	15:00	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Manchester on 30 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 )	9h 55m	11:30	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	13:00	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	20:10	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	15:00	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Manchester on 1 December
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 )	9h 55m	11:30	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	13:00	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	20:10	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	05:25	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	15:00	Shudehill	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Northampton to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

103 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £59	Average duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£29 - £157	Average duration1h 39m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £26	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Northampton and Manchester?

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 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

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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Based on 11426 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £17

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Northampton to Manchester

What's the distance between Northampton and Manchester by coach?
The distance between Northampton and Manchester by coach is approximately 102 miles (165 km).
What is the best way to go from Northampton to Manchester without a car?
The best way to go from Northampton to Manchester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

£27

23/11

£27

Today

£27

25/11

£17

26/11

£17

27/11

£17

28/11

£17

29/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Northampton to Manchester was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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

You can expect to pay from £15 to £45 for a bus ticket from Northampton to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-11-29.