What is the distance between Northampton and Nottingham?

The distance between the two cities is 50 miles (81 km).

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

If you're headed to Nottingham from Northampton, chances are that your bus will depart from Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av) and arrive at Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Nottingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Walton, Nottingham Ghost Guts & Gore Tour, The Lace Market, Games Workshop Warhammer World and Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery.

Bus Northampton to Nottingham from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Northampton to Nottingham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35pm	Northampton Grange Park	2h 20m	4:55pm	University of Nottingham	Cheapest
Bus	7:45pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	1h 20m	9:05pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	3h 15m	2:40pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	2h 15m	8:00pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	3h 15m	2:40pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Northampton to Nottingham on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:05am	Northampton Grange Park	1h 52m	2:57am	University of Nottingham	Cheapest
Bus	1:05am	Northampton Grange Park	1h 40m	2:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:15am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	4h	10:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:15am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	4h	10:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:45am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	3h 45m	12:30pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Northampton to Nottingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

2h 5mAverage Duration

54 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $50	Average Duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $10	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Northampton and Nottingham?

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 Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
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B
34 Long Row W
34 Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DR, UK
C
33 Derby Rd
33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2QB, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Northampton to Nottingham by bus

What is the distance between Northampton and Nottingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Northampton to Nottingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nottingham?

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The cheapest trip from Northampton to Nottingham was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $52 for a bus ticket from Northampton to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-25.