The cheapest and fastest buses from Northampton to Nottingham
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Northampton to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Nottingham will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 22 buses that leave Northampton for Nottingham on Thu, May 14, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 59 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.
FlixBus10:40 PM1h30Northampton, Town Centre12:10 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 AM2h00Northampton, Town Centre2:05 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM2h15Northampton, Town Centre11:15 PMNottingham, University of Nottingham€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM1h59Northampton, Town Centre11:59 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM1h55Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)3:25 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 PM1h30Northampton, Town Centre12:10 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 PM1h30Northampton, Town Centre9:30 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM1h55Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)3:25 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM1h55Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)11:20 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM1h59Northampton, Town Centre11:59 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station€201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Northampton to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 80 km
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to Nottingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Nottingham buses for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h30 | 9:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h00 | 10:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h15 | 10:30 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h59 | 11:59 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h15 | 12:15 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 1h30 | 12:10 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h00 | 2:05 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h15 | 2:20 AM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX450 | On time 6:15 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 4h00 | 10:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 · NX230 | On time 8:45 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 3h45 | 12:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h55 | 11:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 2h10 | 1:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX230 | On time 11:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre | 3h30 | 2:55 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) | 1h55 | 3:25 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX230 | On time 1:55 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 4h10 | 6:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 · NX230 | On time 4:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 3h20 | 7:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h35 | 8:45 PM Nottingham, University of Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 2h20 | 8:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX707 · NX230 | On time 6:40 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 3h10 | 9:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX707 · NX230 | On time 8:55 PM Northampton, Town Centre | 4h35 | 1:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Nottingham
Buses from Northampton to Nottingham run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 80 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 80 km |
Average bus duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach Midlands from Northampton to NottinghamYou can travel by bus between Northampton to Nottingham with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach Midlands for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Northampton to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- 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.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- Megabus
- 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).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Northampton to Nottingham
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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