Bus from Northampton to Leicester
3 direct routes · about 60 min · first bus 09:25, last bus 00:20 (weekdays); night service W10 runs at 00:30.
Next buses to Leicester as of 13:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Northampton, 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 | ~60 min | 13 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 09:25 | 00:20 | Lake (opp) | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) | — |
| UK905 | FlixBus | ~65 min | 3 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 13:00 | 21:50 | Lake (opp) | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB) | — |
| W10 | National Express | ~55 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 00:30 | 00:30 | Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 14) | St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SY) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Northampton 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 Northampton to Leicester?
3 routes run directly from Northampton to Leicester: the UK900 (FlixBus), the UK905 (FlixBus), the W10 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK900, 13 times each weekday — board at Lake (opp) and get off at St Margaret's Bus Station (Stand SB), about 60 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Northampton to Leicester?
Around 60 minutes on the UK900, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Northampton to Leicester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:25 and the last around 00:20 — and night service W10 runs at 00:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Northampton to Leicester?
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.