4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Northampton
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Northampton will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 19 buses that leave Luton for Northampton on Sat, Mar 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 52 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Luton to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 52 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Luton to Northampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Northampton buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| NX707 | 12:15 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h10 | 1:25 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Luton | 6h05 | 8:05 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
| NX707 | 2:40 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h25 | 4:05 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 5:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h25 | 6:35 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 7:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h15 | 8:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 10:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h10 | 11:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 · NX707 | On time 11:55 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 3h10 | 3:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
| NX707 | 1:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h30 | 3:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 1:55 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h10 | 3:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 8:05 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h25 | 9:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 8:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h05 | 9:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 9:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 1h30 | 11:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX707 | 10:15 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h10 | 11:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX230 · NX707 | On time 11:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h10 | 3:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Luton to Northampton
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Buses from Luton to Northampton run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €17 by train.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 52 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 52 km |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Luton to NorthamptonYou can travel by bus between Luton to Northampton with National Express for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Luton to Northampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton to Northampton by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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