Bus from Milton Keynes to Northampton
7 direct routes · 41–110 min · first bus 06:17, last bus 19:53 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:45, last bus 19:43.
Next buses to Northampton as of 18:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Milton Keynes, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 707 | National Express | ~40 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 08:55 | 02:25 | Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) | Coach Park (adj) | — |
| X6 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~41 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 11 | 06:17 | 19:53 | Central Railway Station (Stop Z4) | Old Towcester Road (adj) | Grafton Regis, Roade, Courteenhall & East Hunsbury |
| 820 | National Express | ~35 min | 4 | Fridays only | 09:15 | 20:15 | Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) | Coach Park (adj) | — |
| 33 | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~98 min | 4 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 06:49 | 13:34 | Central Business Exchange (Stop Q3) | Old Towcester Road (adj) | Castlethorpe, Hanslope, Long Street, Hartwell, Hanslope, Hartwell & 4 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · X33, UK905, W10
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X33 | Arriva Beds and Bucks | ~110 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 17:29 | Central Business Exchange (Stop Q3) | Old Towcester Road (adj) | Castlethorpe, Hanslope, Long Street, Hartwell, Hanslope, Hartwell & 4 more |
| UK905 | FlixBus | ~60 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 19:00 | 21:40 | Central Railway Station (Stop Z4) | Coach Park (adj) | — |
| W10 | National Express | ~35 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 23:55 | 23:55 | Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) | Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 14) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Milton Keynes 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 707 bus, X6 bus, 820 bus, 33 bus, X33 bus or W10 bus timetable.
Fares from Milton Keynes to Northampton
- £3.00 adult single on the X6 (Stagecoach Midlands)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Milton Keynes to Northampton?
7 routes run directly from Milton Keynes to Northampton: the 707 (National Express), the X6 (Stagecoach Midlands), the 820 (National Express), the 33 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the X33 (Arriva Beds and Bucks), the UK905 (FlixBus), the W10 (National Express). The most frequent is the 707, 16 times each weekday — board at Milton Keynes Coachway (Bay 4) and get off at Coach Park (adj), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Milton Keynes to Northampton?
Between 41 minutes on the X6 and 110 on the X33, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Milton Keynes to Northampton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:17 and the last around 19:53. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Milton Keynes to Northampton?
An adult single from Milton Keynes to Northampton is £3.00 on the X6 (Stagecoach Midlands), from Central Railway Station (Stop Z4) to Old Towcester Road (adj). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.