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.

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 .

Which bus companies service the Northampton to Manchester route?

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

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.

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.

Bus Northampton to Manchester from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Northampton to Manchester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	13:00	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
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

Next departures from Northampton to Manchester on 4 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 - £58	Average duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£29 - £155	Average duration1h 39m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £25	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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11465 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

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 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.
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.
Which bus companies service the Northampton to Manchester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
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.
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

The 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.