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The cheapest and fastest buses from Northampton to London

Showing times and prices for Nov 29

Cheapest price

€11

Average price

€17

Fastest journey

1 h 15 m

Average duration

1 h 18 m

Buses per day

39

Distance

97 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Northampton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Northampton to London will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.

Fast buses

Of the 39 buses that leave Northampton for London on Sat, Nov 29, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Nov 29 the direct buses cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .

On Sat, Nov 29 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM1h20
Northampton, Town Centre
10:50PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30PM1h45
Northampton, Town Centre
11:15PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:55PM1h30
Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
03:25PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:00PM2h10
Northampton, Town Centre
07:10PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:05PM1h15
Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
07:20PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
111One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Northampton to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 97 km

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Train

€18

Average price

Cheapest

€24

Average price

2h 22m

Average total duration

1h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 2m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Live departures

Northampton to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Northampton to London buses for today, Friday, November 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 3:48 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre
1h20
5:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre
1h55
6:05 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre
1h35
5:45 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX4404:35 AM Northampton, Town Centre
2h15
6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre
1h30
7:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre
2h10
8:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX707 · NXA1
Delayed
1:55 PM 6:15 AMNorthampton, Town Centre
3h42
12:30 PM 12:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre
1h20
8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre
1h55
9:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre
1h35
9:45 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre
2h10
10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX707 · NX450
Delayed
1:55 PM 8:45 AMNorthampton, Town Centre
3h05
11:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:55 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
2h05
12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:55 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
1h30
11:25 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:20 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
1h30
12:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:20 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
2h05
1:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX707 · NX440
Delayed
1:55 PM 11:25 AMNorthampton, Town Centre
2h55
2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX707 · NX540
Delayed
1:55 PM 11:25 AMNorthampton, Town Centre
2h55
2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre
1h40
1:40 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre
2h15
2:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:55 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
1h30
3:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:55 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
2h05
4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX707 · NX540
On time
1:55 PM Northampton, Town Centre
2h55
4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX707 · NXA1
On time
4:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre
3h30
7:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre
2h10
7:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre
1h35
6:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
1h15
7:20 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
1h50
7:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX707 · NX540
On time
6:40 PM Northampton, Town Centre
3h00
9:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:40 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
2h05
9:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:40 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
1h30
9:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:10 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
1h15
9:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:10 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
1h45
9:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX707 · NX540
On time
8:55 PM Northampton, Town Centre
2h50
11:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX707 · NX450
On time
8:55 PM Northampton, Town Centre
2h50
11:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:15 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
1h30
10:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:15 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
2h00
11:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:30 PM Northampton, Town Centre
1h20
10:50 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:30 PM Northampton, Town Centre
1h45
11:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Northampton to London

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Buses from Northampton to London run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.

There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 97 km distance in 1h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
97 km
Average bus duration
1h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
€6
Buses per day
21
Direct buses
7
Fastest bus
1h 20m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Northampton to LondonYou can travel by bus between Northampton to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
€6
FlixBus frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
€20
National Express frequency
17 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
€19
Megabus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: Bus from Northampton to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Northampton to London can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Northampton to London is €24; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Northampton to London coach travel time is 1 h 20 min   for the 97 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Northampton to London leaves at 04: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Northampton to London leaves at 19: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Northampton to London without having to change trains with National Express or FlixBus. There are 6 direct coaches from Northampton to London each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the journey from Northampton to London you can take a coach with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus or Bus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Northampton to London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Northampton, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Northampton, Town Centre, Northampton, Far Cotton, Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) and Northampton, London Road. When arriving in London, you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Golders Green Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Northampton, Town Centre, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Northampton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Northampton to London is March.
You have options as you can travel to London from Northampton 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Northampton to London has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Northampton to London.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Northampton to London.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Northampton to London.
    No, luggage for the coach from Northampton to London needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Northampton to London.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Northampton to London.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Northampton to London.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Northampton to London.

    popular bus stations

    Popular bus stations from Northampton to London

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    The major bus station for departures in Northampton is Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) for your trip from Northampton to London.
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