Bus from Leicester to Northampton
2 direct routes · about 75 min · night service UK900 runs 00:35–17:30.
Next buses to Northampton as of 09:30
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Leicester, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK900 | FlixBus | ~75 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 00:35 | 17:30 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) | Coach Park (adj) | Fosse Park |
| W10 | National Express | ~55 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 14:35 | 14:35 | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | Coach Park (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Leicester on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every W10 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Leicester to Northampton?
2 routes run directly from Leicester to Northampton: the UK900 (FlixBus), the W10 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK900, 11 times each weekday — board at St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) and get off at Coach Park (adj), about 75 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Leicester to Northampton?
Around 75 minutes on the UK900, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Fosse Park on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Leicester to Northampton?
Only night services run directly: night service UK900 runs 00:35–17:30. Check the route timetables for which nights they run.
How much is the bus from Leicester to Northampton?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.