Skip to main content

How to get from Nottingham to Northampton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Nottingham to Northampton in East Midlands, take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Kettering station. Next, take the X4 bus from Bus Interchange, Kettering station to Lower Mounts, Northampton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X4X4
Leaves from Nottingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kettering
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Interchange, Kettering
    ID ntndtmgm
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Northampton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lower Mounts, Northampton
    Ride to bus station
    Lower Mounts, Northampton
    ID nthdmwpm
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, X7 and 1

To get from Nottingham to Northampton in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Market Harborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X7 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton station to Abington Square, Northampton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X7X7
Bus - 11
Walk to Northampton
Leaves from Nottingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Market Harborough
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Square, Market Harborough
    ID leijmtjw
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Northampton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
    ID nthdwdtw
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
    ID nthdwdwg
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Rectory Farm
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abington Square, Northampton
    ID nthagpmw
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northampton
    Walk to
    Northampton
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in East Midlands.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Nottingham to Northampton

The distance between Nottingham, East Midlands and Northampton, East Midlands is approximately 74.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nottingham to Northampton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Nottingham

Nottingham is located at Nottingham, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Popham Street, Nottingham.

Bus stations close to Nottingham:

  • Popham Street, Nottingham
  • Nottingham Railway Station, Nottingham
  • Arkwright Street, Meadows (Me01)

Public transport stations close to Northampton, East Midlands

Northampton is located at Northampton, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton.

Bus stations close to Northampton:

  • Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
  • General Hospital, Northampton
  • Post Office, Northampton

Alternative route by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, X7 and 1

To get from Nottingham to Northampton in East Midlands, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Nottingham station to Market Harborough station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X7 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton station to Abington Square, Northampton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X7X7
Bus - 11
Walk to Northampton
Leaves from Nottingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nottingham
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Market Harborough
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Square, Market Harborough
    ID leijmtjw
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Northampton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
    ID nthdwdtw
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
    ID nthdwdwg
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Rectory Farm
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abington Square, Northampton
    ID nthagpmw
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northampton
    Walk to
    Northampton
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nottingham to Northampton?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X7, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Northampton?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Nottingham to Northampton?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from London St Pancras International station near Nottingham in Nottingham to Kettering station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kettering station near Northampton in East Midlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nottingham to Northampton by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Nottingham in Nottingham and Northampton in East Midlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Nottingham to get to Northampton?

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the London St Pancras International station near Nottingham in Nottingham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Nottingham and Northampton?

    Get off the train at the Kettering stop, which is closest to Northampton in East Midlands.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps