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Which bus from Leicester to Northampton is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Leicester to Northampton. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £8
tomorrow
from £8
Sunday
from £8
Monday
from £8
Tuesday
from £8
Wednesday
from £14
Thursday
from £11

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    00:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    01:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    04:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    05:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    09:25
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    04:35
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    10:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    12:50
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    00:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    01:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    04:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    05:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    09:25
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    03:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    04:50
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    10:10
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    12:50
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    00:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    01:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    04:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    05:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    09:25
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    03:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    04:50
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    08:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    11:05
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    00:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    01:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    0h 55m
    0
    04:05
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    05:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    09:25
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    04:35
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    08:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    11:05
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    03:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    05:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    07:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    09:25
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    11:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    12:25
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    04:35
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    08:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    11:05
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    04:35
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    08:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    11:05
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    11:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    14:35
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 5m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:20
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    08:15
    Leicester
    Braunstone
    11:05
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    03:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    05:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    1h 30m
    0
    07:55
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    09:25
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    1h 15m
    0
    23:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    01:00
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    0h 55m
    0
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    04:35
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    08:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    11:05
    Northampton
    Town Centre
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Leicester and Northampton?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Leicester to Northampton. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily coaches from Leicester to Northampton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Leicester and Northampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 47 coaches from Leicester to Northampton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Northampton, with 11 offers.

All facts for Leicester to Northampton bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 13 times by bus from Leicester to Northampton in one click. Book your Leicester to Northampton bus ticket starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 0h 55m
Earliest Coach 00:05
Latest Coach 23:45
Daily Bus Connections 13 Ø
Distance 46.9 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Leicester to Northampton?

Every day, 13 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leicester for Northampton. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 25/04/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 21/04
Tuesday 22/04
Wednesday 23/04
Thursday 24/04
Friday 25/04
£8
Saturday 26/04
£8
Sunday 27/04
£8
Monday 28/04
£8
Tuesday 29/04
£8
Wednesday 30/04
£14
Thursday 01/05
£11
Friday 02/05
£14
Saturday 03/05
Sunday 04/05
£11
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 06/05
Wednesday 07/05
£20
Thursday 08/05
£14
Friday 09/05
£11
Saturday 10/05
£22
Sunday 11/05
Monday 12/05
Tuesday 13/05
£20
Wednesday 14/05
£14
Thursday 15/05
£8
Friday 16/05
£14
Saturday 17/05
£8
Sunday 18/05

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Northampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Northampton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £8, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Northampton. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Northampton, with £8. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Northampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Leicester to Northampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Leicester to Northampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Leicester to Northampton are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Leicester to Northampton?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Leicester to Northampton timetable.

FlixBus from Leicester to Northampton

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Leicester to Northampton:

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 0h 55m
Earliest Coach 00:05
Last Coach 23:45
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 25/04/2025

National Express from Leicester to Northampton

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Leicester to Northampton:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 0h 55m
Earliest Coach 03:40
Last Coach 20:15
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 24/04/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Northampton

Here is a map with all coach stations in Leicester and Northampton. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Leicester to Northampton? Compare all modes of transports from Leicester to Northampton.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Leicester to Northampton

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Leicester to Northampton. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Leicester to Northampton bus

How much does a Leicester Northampton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester Northampton bus trip is available from £8 and takes 0h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leicester to Northampton?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £23. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Northampton.

How many connections are available for the Leicester Northampton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Northampton is offered by roughly 13 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Northampton from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Northampton is provided by FlixBus and takes 0h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £8. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Northampton?

The earliest bus to Northampton departs from Leicester at 00:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Leicester to Northampton?

The latest bus to Northampton departs from Leicester at 23:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Leicester Northampton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Leicester to Northampton can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Northampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester and Northampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Northampton from Leicester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Leicester Northampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leicester Northampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leicester to Northampton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leicester to Northampton

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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