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Which bus from Ipswich to Northampton is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Ipswich to Northampton. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£45
tomorrow
£46
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
£45
Saturday
£43
Sunday
£43

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 20:50 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £45
National Express 9h 0m 18:05 Ipswich Cardinal Park 03:05 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £45
National Express 6h 25m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:25 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £47
National Express 7h 5m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 18:20 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £50
National Express 7h 5m 16:05 Ipswich Cardinal Park 23:10 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Northampton via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 50m
      0
      18:05
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      19:35
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
      • Waiting Time 2h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      22:25
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      01:55
      Northampton
      Town Centre
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £27
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 25m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:25 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £46
National Express 7h 20m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 20:50 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £47
National Express 9h 0m 18:05 Ipswich Cardinal Park 03:05 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £48
National Express 7h 20m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 18:35 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £54
National Express 7h 5m 16:05 Ipswich Cardinal Park 23:10 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Northampton via London Stansted Airport, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 50m
      0
      18:05
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      19:35
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £13
      • Waiting Time 2h 50m
    • National Express
      3h 30m
      0
      22:25
      London Stansted Airport
      Stansted Coach Station
      01:55
      Northampton
      Town Centre
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £27
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 25m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:25 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £45
National Express 9h 0m 18:05 Ipswich Cardinal Park 03:05 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £47
National Express 7h 20m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 20:50 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £48
National Express 7h 20m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 18:35 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £50
National Express 8h 5m 08:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 16:05 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Northampton via London, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 40m
      0
      20:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      23:30
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      00:05
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      01:30
      Northampton
      Town Centre
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 1h 45m shorter, and you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 25m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:25 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £43
National Express 7h 20m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 20:50 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £43
National Express 7h 45m 08:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 16:00 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £44
National Express 7h 5m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 18:20 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £44
National Express 7h 5m 16:05 Ipswich Cardinal Park 23:10 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Northampton via London, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 40m
      0
      20:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      23:30
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      00:05
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      01:30
      Northampton
      Town Centre
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 1h 45m shorter, and you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 25m 05:00 Ipswich Cardinal Park 11:25 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £43
National Express 7h 45m 08:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 16:00 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £44
National Express 7h 5m 11:15 Ipswich Cardinal Park 18:20 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £44
National Express 7h 20m 13:30 Ipswich Cardinal Park 20:50 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £44
National Express 7h 5m 16:05 Ipswich Cardinal Park 23:10 Northampton Town Centre  Economy £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ipswich to Northampton via London, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 40m
      0
      20:50
      Ipswich
      Cardinal Park
      23:30
      London
      Stratford Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 25m
      0
      00:05
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      01:30
      Northampton
      Town Centre
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £14
    Travel Time is 1h 45m shorter, and you will save £13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ipswich to Northampton is £43 on 09/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Ipswich and Northampton?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Ipswich to Northampton. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Ipswich to Northampton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Ipswich and Northampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 coaches from Ipswich to Northampton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Ipswich and Northampton, with 5 offers.

All facts for Ipswich to Northampton bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 6 times by bus from Ipswich to Northampton in one click. Book your Ipswich to Northampton bus ticket starting from £43!

Cheapest Bus £43
Fastest Bus 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Latest Coach 18:05
Daily Bus Connections 6 Ø
Distance 141.7 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Ipswich to Northampton?

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ipswich for Northampton. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
£45
Tuesday 05/05
£46
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
Friday 08/05
£45
Saturday 09/05
£43
Sunday 10/05
£43
Monday 11/05
£43
Tuesday 12/05
£43
Wednesday 13/05
£43
Thursday 14/05
£43
Friday 15/05
£43
Saturday 16/05
£43
Sunday 17/05
£43
Monday 18/05
£44
Tuesday 19/05
£43
Wednesday 20/05
£43
Thursday 21/05
£43
Friday 22/05
£43
Saturday 23/05
£43
Sunday 24/05
£43
Monday 25/05
£43
Tuesday 26/05
£43
Wednesday 27/05
£43
Thursday 28/05
£43
Friday 29/05
£43
Saturday 30/05
£47
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Ipswich to Northampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ipswich to Northampton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £43, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ipswich to Northampton. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £43.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ipswich to Northampton, with £43. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £45.

How to save money travelling from Ipswich to Northampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Ipswich 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 coach from Ipswich 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 coaches from Ipswich to Northampton are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Ipswich to Northampton?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Ipswich to Northampton timetable.

National Express from Ipswich to Northampton

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Ipswich to Northampton:

Cheapest Price £43
Fastest Coach 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 05:00
Last Coach 18:05
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 10/04/2026
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Ipswich and Northampton

Here is a map with all coach stations in Ipswich and Northampton. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Ipswich to Northampton

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Ipswich to Northampton. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Ipswich to Northampton bus

How much does a Ipswich Northampton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ipswich Northampton bus trip is available from £43 and takes 6h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £43 to £57. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Northampton.

How many connections are available for the Ipswich Northampton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ipswich to Northampton is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Northampton from Ipswich take?

The quickest coach from Ipswich to Northampton is provided by National Express and takes 6h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ipswich to Northampton?

The earliest bus to Northampton departs from Ipswich at 05:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Ipswich to Northampton?

The latest bus to Northampton departs from Ipswich at 18:05. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Ipswich Northampton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ipswich to Northampton can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Northampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Ipswich 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.

What can I take with me on the bus to Northampton from Ipswich?

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 bus for the Ipswich Northampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ipswich 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 travelling 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 Ipswich to Northampton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Ipswich to Northampton?

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 6 daily trips between Ipswich and Northampton. 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 Ipswich to Northampton?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Ipswich and Northampton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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