What is the distance between Northampton and Manchester?

The distance separating Northampton and Manchester is 102 miles (165 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Northampton to Manchester?

If you're headed to Manchester from Northampton, chances are that your bus will leave from Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av) and arrive at Shudehill. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are City Centre Cruises, Play Factore, Jodrell Bank, Manchester United Musuem and Tour Centre and Chill Factore.

Bus Northampton to Manchester from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Northampton to Manchester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	1:00pm	Shudehill	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:00pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	3:00pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Northampton to Manchester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	9h 55m	11:30am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:05am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	1:00pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	3:00pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Northampton to Manchester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	9h 55m	11:30am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:05am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	1:00pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	3:00pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Northampton to Manchester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	9h 55m	11:30am	Manchester Airport	Cheapest
Bus	10:05am	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	1:00pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	5:00pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	12h 25m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	9h 15m	5:25am	Manchester Airport	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	2h 55m	3:00pm	Shudehill	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Northampton to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, 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$21 - $75	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $200	Average Duration1h 39m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $32	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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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Northampton to Manchester by bus

What is the distance between Northampton and Manchester?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

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The cheapest trip from Northampton to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $38 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 $18 which is on 2025-11-29.