Bus from Northampton to Manchester: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Northampton to Manchester on 30 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )
Manchester AirportCheapest
FlixbusBus
Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)
ShudehillFastest
FlixbusBus
Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )
Manchester AirportNo tags
FlixbusBus
Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)
Manchester AirportNo tags
FlixbusBus
Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)
ShudehillNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:32 GMT.

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£17 - £58Average duration9h 15m
4kg CO₂e
Average price£29 - £155Average duration1h 39m
4kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£11 - £25Average duration2h 40m
7kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Northampton to Manchester

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Northampton to Manchester?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Northampton to Manchester start from £17. The average price for this route is around £30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Northampton to Manchester?

    The average bus journey time from Northampton to Manchester is 9h 15m, covering a distance of 100 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Northampton to Manchester route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Northampton to Manchester?

    The earliest bus departs from Northampton to Manchester at 01:35. And the latest bus departs at 22:25.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Northampton to Manchester?

    A bus journey from Northampton to Manchester produces an estimated 4 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
26/11
£17
27/11
£17
Today
£21
29/11
£14
30/11
£17
01/12
£16
02/12
£16
03/12
£15
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Northampton to Manchester was searched and found on 29 Nov 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 Manchester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £37 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 £14, which is on 2025-11-29.

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