🚌 Bus from Northampton to Leicester
3 direct routes · about 75 min · first bus 12:45, last bus 02:04 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK900 | FlixBus | ~75 min | 8 | 12:45 | 02:04 | Coach Park (adj) |
| 440 | National Express | ~65 min | 1 | 01:55 | 01:55 | Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 14) |
| N01 | National Express | ~55 min | 1 | 01:20 | 01:20 | Northampton Bus Interchange (Bay 14) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Northampton to Leicester?
3 routes run directly from Northampton to Leicester: the UK900 (FlixBus), the 440 (National Express), the N01 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Northampton to Leicester?
Around 75 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 (the UK900) leaves around 12:45 and the last around 02:04. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Northampton to Leicester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.