What is the distance between Nottingham and Northampton?

About 50 miles (81 km) separate Nottingham and Northampton.

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

If you're headed to Northampton from Nottingham, chances are that your bus will leave from Coach Station and arrive at Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Nottingham to Northampton from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nottingham to Northampton on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:57am	Nottingham University, South Entrance (Stop UN04)	2h 13m	10:10am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
Bus	6:10pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	1h 25m	7:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	4:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 45m	9:30am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	5:10am	University of Nottingham	2h 30m	7:40am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 45m	9:30am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Northampton on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham University, South Entrance (Stop UN04)	2h 5m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
Bus	6:10pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	1h 25m	7:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:15am	University of Nottingham	2h 20m	3:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Northampton on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham University, South Entrance (Stop UN04)	2h 5m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
Bus	6:10pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	1h 25m	7:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:15am	University of Nottingham	2h 20m	3:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Northampton on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham University, South Entrance (Stop UN04)	2h 5m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
Bus	6:10pm	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	1h 25m	7:35pm	Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:15am	University of Nottingham	2h 20m	3:35am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Northampton on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham University, South Entrance (Stop UN04)	2h 5m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	1h 50m	3:20am	Northampton Grange Park	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	2h 10m	4:35am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	4h 45m	9:30am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Nottingham to Northampton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Northampton. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

51 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $53	Average Duration2h 8m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $16	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and Northampton?

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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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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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29731 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $18

National Express Nottingham Northampton recent customer reviews

Bus was over an hour late, arrived 1hour 20 late, meaning we all missed the start of the rugby game and had to pay for taxis to take us there

Jake A.

February 22, 2020

Bus was very late, wasn’t apologetic and just didn’t really seem happy at all to have to set off driving

Indiea H.

October 3, 2018

After waiting 2 hours at liester was cold not a lot of informatiin and had to have a taxi to northampton that was appreitioated . But not at all happy

Frances P.

April 14, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 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 Nottingham to Northampton by bus

What is the distance between Nottingham and Northampton?
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$19

11/24

$17

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$17

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$17

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$17

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$19

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The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Northampton was searched and found on Nov 29, 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 Nottingham to Northampton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $52 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Northampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-29.