Bus Northampton to Birmingham: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Northampton to Birmingham

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

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$11

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$11

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	1:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	3:15 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 1:35:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	7:55 AM	Northampton	Grange Park	9:10 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 7:55:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:05 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	1:20 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 12:05:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
National Express	1h 45m	3:10 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	4:55 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 3:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 55m	9:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	11:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/8/2026 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/8/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	1:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	3:15 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 1:35:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	7:55 AM	Northampton	Grange Park	9:10 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 7:55:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:05 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	1:20 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 12:05:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
National Express	1h 45m	3:10 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	4:55 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 3:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/9/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 40m	11:15 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	12:55 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/9/2026 11:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 45m	3:10 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	4:55 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 3:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 40m	11:15 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	12:55 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 11:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	1h 55m	9:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	11:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	2h 0m	11:30 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	1:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 11:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 0m	1:30 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	3:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/10/2026 1:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/10/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Northampton to Birmingham via Coventry, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  3:10 AM
  
  Northampton
  Town Centre
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Coventry
  Pool Meadow Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 3:10:00 AM to Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
- National Express West Midlands
  
  1h 1m
  
  0
  
  4:09 AM
  
  Coventry
  Pool Meadow Bus Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Moor Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 4:09:00 AM to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	1:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	3:15 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 1:35:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	7:55 AM	Northampton	Grange Park	9:10 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 7:55:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 15m	12:05 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	1:20 PM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 12:05:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
National Express	1h 45m	3:10 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	4:55 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 3:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 40m	11:15 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	12:55 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 11:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 45m	3:10 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	4:55 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 3:10:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 40m	11:15 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	12:55 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 11:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/13/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
National Express	1h 55m	9:35 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	11:30 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 9:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	2h 0m	11:30 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	1:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 11:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 0m	1:30 PM	Northampton	Town Centre	3:30 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/12/2026 1:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Northampton to Birmingham via Coventry, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  3:10 AM
  
  Northampton
  Town Centre
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Coventry
  Pool Meadow Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 3:10:00 AM to Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
- National Express West Midlands
  
  1h 1m
  
  0
  
  4:09 AM
  
  Coventry
  Pool Meadow Bus Station
  
  5:10 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Moor Street
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 5/11/2026 4:09:00 AM to Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Northampton to Birmingham is $9 on 5/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Northampton and Birmingham

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Northampton to Birmingham. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Northampton and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 buses from Northampton to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Northampton and Birmingham, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Northampton to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Northampton to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Northampton to Birmingham starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	1h 15m
Earliest Bus	1:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	45.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Northampton to Birmingham

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Northampton for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/06/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 05/10

$11

Monday 05/11

Tuesday 05/12

$11

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$11

Friday 05/15

$11

Saturday 05/16

$11

Sunday 05/17

$11

Monday 05/18

Tuesday 05/19

$11

Wednesday 05/20

$11

Thursday 05/21

$11

Friday 05/22

$11

Saturday 05/23

$11

Sunday 05/24

$11

Monday 05/25

$11

Tuesday 05/26

$11

Wednesday 05/27

$11

Thursday 05/28

$11

Friday 05/29

$11

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Northampton to Birmingham

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

With a price starting from $9, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Northampton to Birmingham. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Northampton to Birmingham, with $9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

How to save money travelling from Northampton to Birmingham

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 Northampton to Birmingham 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 Northampton to Birmingham, 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 Northampton to Birmingham are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Northampton and Birmingham

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

Grange Park

School Lane

Town Centre

Victoria Street 1

Services

M1 Motorway Service Area

Far Cotton

London Road 80

London Road/A508

London Road 318

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

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 Northampton to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Northampton to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Northampton to Birmingham

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

FAQs about the Northampton to Birmingham bus

How much does a Northampton Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 1h 40m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $35. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

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

Every day, the Northampton to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Northampton to Birmingham is offered by FlixBus and takes 1h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Northampton to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Northampton starts at 1:35 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 Northampton to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Northampton for Birmingham starts at 11:15 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 Northampton Birmingham route?

When traveling by bus from Northampton to Birmingham, 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 Northampton and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Northampton and Birmingham 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 Northampton to Birmingham 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 Northampton Birmingham 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 Northampton Birmingham 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 Northampton to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Northampton to Birmingham?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 12 daily trips between Northampton and Birmingham. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Northampton to Birmingham?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Northampton and to Birmingham

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