The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Northampton
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Northampton will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bristol for Northampton on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 147 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 7 h 10 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 Bristol to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 147 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Northampton bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 AM Bristol | 7h10 | 1:10 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Bristol | 5h30 | 10:55 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Northampton
Distance 147 km |
Average bus duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Bristol to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Northampton with National Express, Megabus for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Northampton

When departing from Bristol, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Airport and Bristol, Station Approach (Temple Meads - Stop T1). When arriving in Northampton, you can end your route in coach stations like Northampton, London Road, Northampton, North Gate Bus Station and Northampton, Victoria Street (Upper Mounts Car Park).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Airport Bus Station, which is located around 8.9 miles (14.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Northampton, London Road, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
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