Bus from Rushden to Northampton
3 direct routes · 72–96 min · first bus 06:16, last bus 23:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Northampton as of 06:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rushden, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X47 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~72 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 9 | 06:16 | 23:07 | (Rushden) Rushden Lakes (Stop 1) | Lower Mounts (Stop A5) | Wellingborough, Great Doddington, Earls Barton & Ecton |
| X46 | Stagecoach Midlands | ~96 min | 14 | Sat 14 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 19:27 | (Rushden) Rushden Lakes (Stop 1) | Lower Mounts (Stop A5) | Knuston, Irchester, Wellingborough, Earls Barton & Ecton |
| VH1 | Cogenhoe and Whiston Parish Council | ~72 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 12:00 | 16:30 | (Rushden) Rushden Lakes (Stop 1) | Lower Mounts (Stop A5) | Wellingborough, Irchester, Wollaston, Bozeat, Easton Maudit, Grendon & 5 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rushden 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 X47 bus or X46 bus timetable.
Fares from Rushden to Northampton
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 Rushden to Northampton?
3 routes run directly from Rushden to Northampton: the X47 (Stagecoach Midlands), the X46 (Stagecoach Midlands), the VH1 (Cogenhoe and Whiston Parish Council). The most frequent is the X47, 17 times each weekday — board at (Rushden) Rushden Lakes (Stop 1) and get off at Lower Mounts (Stop A5), about 72 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rushden to Northampton?
Between 72 minutes on the X47 and 96 on the X46, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Wellingborough, Great Doddington, Earls Barton, Ecton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rushden to Northampton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:16 and the last around 23:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rushden to Northampton?
Adult singles from Rushden to Northampton: £3.00 on the X47 and X46 (Stagecoach Midlands). 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.