🚌 Bus from Kettering to Northampton
4 direct routes · about 76 min · first bus 05:06, last bus 22:42 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~76 min | 41 | 05:06 | 22:42 | Satra House (after) |
| 10 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~67 min | 3 | 05:57 | 16:20 | Bus Interchange (Stop 9) |
| X10 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~54 min | 2 | 16:40 | 16:44 | Bus Interchange (Stop 11) |
| 78D | CommMiniBus | ~60 min | 1 | 10:55 | 10:55 | Bus Interchange (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kettering on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kettering to Northampton?
4 routes run directly from Kettering to Northampton: the X4 (Stagecoach Midlands), the 10 (Stagecoach Midlands), the X10 (Stagecoach Midlands), the 78D (CommMiniBus).
How long does the bus take from Kettering to Northampton?
Around 76 minutes on the X4, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kettering to Northampton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X4) leaves around 05:06 and the last around 22:42. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kettering to Northampton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.