4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bedford to Northampton
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bedford to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Northampton will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bedford for Northampton on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bedford to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 31 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price |
1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bedford to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Northampton buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM Bedford | 1h50 | 10:05 AM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bedford to Northampton
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Buses from Bedford to Northampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:03, the last at 23:43. The fastest bus covers the 31 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 31 km |
Average bus duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 01:03 |
Last bus 23:43 |
Bus providers: National Express, Stagecoach East, Stagecoach Midlands from Bedford to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Bedford to Northampton with National Express, Stagecoach East, Stagecoach Midlands for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bedford to Northampton
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