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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Derby to Northampton from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$25

Saturday

$11

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 10m	8:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	1:50 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:40:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	3h 40m	12:55 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	4:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:55:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
National Express	4h 0m	2:35 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	6:35 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:35:00 PM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Northampton via Leicester, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  2h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:05 AM
  
  Derby
  Riverlights Bus Station
  
  6:55 AM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Northampton
  Town Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:20:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	12:50 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	3:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:50:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	2:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	5:25 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:40:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 0m	4:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	7:40 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:40:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 25m	1:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	4:50 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 1:25:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
National Express	5h 0m	8:50 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	1:50 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 8:50:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 45m	12:50 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	3:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:50:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	2h 45m	2:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	5:25 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:40:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	3h 0m	4:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	7:40 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 4:40:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	5h 10m	8:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	1:50 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:40:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	3h 55m	12:55 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	4:50 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:55:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 55m	2:40 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	6:35 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:40:00 PM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	5h 10m	8:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	1:50 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	3h 55m	12:55 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	4:50 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	Economy	$27	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:55:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Northampton via Leicester, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  2h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:05 AM
  
  Derby
  Riverlights Bus Station
  
  6:55 AM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:05:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:20 AM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Northampton
  Town Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:20:00 AM to Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Travel Time is 1h 20m shorter, and you will save $5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Derby to Northampton is $9 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Derby and Northampton

See here how frequent the connections between Derby and Northampton are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Derby to Northampton. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Derby and Northampton.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 10 buses from Derby to Northampton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Derby and Northampton, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Derby to Northampton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Derby to Northampton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Derby to Northampton starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Latest Bus	2:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	52.9 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Derby to Northampton

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Derby for Northampton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$25

Saturday 12/06

$11

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$25

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$25

Thursday 12/11

$26

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to Northampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Derby to Northampton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $9, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Derby to Northampton. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Northampton, with $9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Derby to Northampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Derby to Northampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Derby to Northampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Derby to Northampton are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Derby and Northampton

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Derby and Northampton.

Riverlights Bus Station

Morledge 735

Central Bus Station

Central Station

Railway Terrace

Pride Park

Tutbury & Hatton Train Station

Grange Park

School Lane

Town Centre

Victoria Street 1

Far Cotton

London Road 80

Services

M1 Motorway Service Area

London Road/A508

London Road 318

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Derby to Northampton? Compare all modes of transports from Derby to Northampton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Derby to Northampton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Derby to Northampton? Or which bus companies serve the route Derby to Northampton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Derby to Northampton bus

How much does a Derby Northampton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 3h 0m to reach Northampton. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Derby to Northampton?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $30. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Northampton.

On average, how many connections are available from Derby to Northampton each day?

Every day, the Derby to Northampton bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Derby to Northampton take?

The fastest bus from Derby to Northampton is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $11. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Derby to Northampton?

The earliest bus arriving in Northampton from Derby starts at 12:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Derby to Northampton?

The latest bus trip departing from Derby for Northampton starts at 2:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Derby Northampton route?

When traveling by bus from Derby to Northampton, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Northampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Derby and Northampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Derby to Northampton bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Derby Northampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Derby Northampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Derby to Northampton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Derby to Northampton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Derby and to Northampton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Derby and to Northampton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!