Bus from Nottingham to Northampton
3 direct routes · about 125 min · first bus 04:20, last bus 03:25 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 23:45, last bus 16:30.
Next buses to Northampton as of 18:21
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Nottingham, 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 | ~125 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 05:25 | 03:25 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 1) | Coach Park (adj) | Leicester & Fosse Park |
| UK905 | FlixBus | ~105 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 04:20 | 07:40 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 1) | Coach Park (adj) | — |
| W10 | National Express | ~115 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 13:35 | 13:35 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | Coach Park (adj) | Leicester |
Times are for the first boarding point in Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Northampton?
3 routes run directly from Nottingham to Northampton: the UK900 (FlixBus), the UK905 (FlixBus), the W10 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK900, 8 times each weekday — board at Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 1) and get off at Coach Park (adj), about 125 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nottingham to Northampton?
Around 125 minutes on the UK900, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Leicester, Fosse Park on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nottingham to Northampton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:20 and the last around 03:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nottingham 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.