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How to get from Northampton to Desborough by bus?

By bus

To get from Northampton to Desborough in Kettering, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X4 bus from Abington Square, Northampton station to Newland Centre, Kettering station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17A bus and finally take the 17A bus from Station Road, Desborough station to Breakleys Road, Desborough station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X4X4
Bus - 17A17A
Bus - 17A17A
Walk to Desborough
Leaves from Abington Square, Northampton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abington Square, Northampton
    ID nthagpmw
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Corby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newland Centre, Kettering
    ID nthdmpwg
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newland Centre, Kettering
    ID nthdmptw
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 17A17A
    Wait for bus
    17A
    Desborough
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road, Desborough
    ID nthagawj
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 17A17A
    Wait for bus
    17A
    Kettering
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breakleys Road, Desborough
    ID nthagawa
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Desborough
    Walk to
    Desborough
    Princes Avenue
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northampton to Desborough

The distance between Northampton, Kettering and Desborough, Kettering is approximately 25.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northampton to Desborough by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kettering – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Northampton

Northampton is located at Northampton, Kettering and the nearest public transport station is Abington Square, Northampton.

Bus stations close to Northampton:

  • Abington Square, Northampton
  • General Hospital, Northampton
  • Grove Road, Kingsley Park

Public transport stations close to Desborough, Kettering

Desborough is located at Princes Avenue, Kettering and the nearest public transport station is 1 Ise Vale Ave, Desborough.

Bus stations close to Desborough:

  • 1 Ise Vale Ave, Desborough
  • Station Road, Desborough
  • 41 Ise Vale Ave, Desborough

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northampton to Desborough?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line X4, Bus line 17A, Bus line 17A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Desborough?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northampton to Desborough?

    The X4 bus line goes from Abington Square, Northampton station near Northampton in East Midlands to Corby station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Desborough station near Desborough in Kettering.

  • How long does it take to travel from Northampton to Desborough by bus?

    The total travel time between Northampton in East Midlands and Desborough in Kettering by bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Northampton to get to Desborough?

    Get on the X4 bus from the Abington Square, Northampton stop near Northampton in East Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Northampton and Desborough?

    Get off the bus at the Desborough stop, which is closest to Desborough in Kettering.

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