Bus and Coach from Northampton to Bedford: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Northampton to Bedford

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

today

£19

tomorrow

£19

Sunday

Monday

£19

Tuesday

Wednesday

£19

Thursday

£19

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	06:15	Northampton	Town Centre	08:05	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	2h 10m	08:45	Northampton	Town Centre	10:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 08:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
National Express	2h 0m	11:25	Northampton	Town Centre	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 11:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 40m	13:55	Northampton	Town Centre	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 25m	16:10	Northampton	Town Centre	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 16:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 5m	04:50	Northampton	Town Centre	07:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 04:50:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 0m	06:25	Northampton	Town Centre	09:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 06:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	2h 30m	08:55	Northampton	Town Centre	11:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
National Express	2h 0m	11:25	Northampton	Town Centre	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 30m	13:55	Northampton	Town Centre	16:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	06:15	Northampton	Town Centre	08:05	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	2h 10m	08:45	Northampton	Town Centre	10:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
National Express	2h 0m	11:25	Northampton	Town Centre	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 40m	13:55	Northampton	Town Centre	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 25m	16:10	Northampton	Town Centre	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 16:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	06:15	Northampton	Town Centre	08:05	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	2h 10m	08:45	Northampton	Town Centre	10:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
National Express	2h 0m	11:25	Northampton	Town Centre	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 40m	13:55	Northampton	Town Centre	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 25m	16:10	Northampton	Town Centre	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 16:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 50m	06:15	Northampton	Town Centre	08:05	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 06:15:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	2h 10m	08:45	Northampton	Town Centre	10:55	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
National Express	2h 0m	11:25	Northampton	Town Centre	13:25	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:25:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	2h 40m	13:55	Northampton	Town Centre	16:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 25m	16:10	Northampton	Town Centre	18:35	Bedford	Central Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 16:10:00 to Central Coach Station, Bedford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Northampton to Bedford is £19 on 06/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Northampton and Bedford

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Northampton to Bedford. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Northampton and Bedford.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 15 coaches from Northampton to Bedford, while Night sees the fewest connections between Northampton and Bedford, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Northampton to Bedford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Northampton to Bedford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Northampton to Bedford starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	1h 50m
Earliest Coach	06:15
Latest Coach	20:55
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	5,194.0 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Northampton to Bedford

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Northampton for Bedford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£19

Saturday 06/12

£19

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£19

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

£19

Thursday 11/12

£19

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Northampton to Bedford

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

With a price starting from £19, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Northampton to Bedford. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Northampton to Bedford, with £19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

How to save money travelling from Northampton to Bedford

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 Bedford 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 Bedford, 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 Northampton to Bedford are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Northampton to Bedford

These are the most booked bus companies between Northampton to Bedford from our users.

National Express from Northampton to Bedford

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

Cheapest Price	£19
Fastest Coach	1h 50m
Earliest Coach	06:15
Last Coach	20:55
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Northampton and Bedford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Northampton and Bedford.

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

Central Coach Station

Allhallows

St Nicholas Church

Service and Comfort on the bus from Northampton to Bedford

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

FAQs about the Northampton to Bedford bus

How much does a Northampton - Bedford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Northampton - Bedford bus trip is available from £19 and takes 3h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Northampton to Bedford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £19. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Northampton to Bedford is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bedford from Northampton take?

The quickest coach from Northampton to Bedford is provided by National Express and takes 1h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Northampton to Bedford?

The earliest bus to Bedford departs from Northampton at 06:15. 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 Northampton to Bedford?

The latest bus to Bedford departs from Northampton at 20:55. 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 Northampton - Bedford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Northampton to Bedford 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 Northampton and Bedford?

You can check all the direct connections between Northampton and Bedford 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 Bedford from Northampton?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Northampton Bedford 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 Northampton Bedford 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 Northampton to Bedford on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Northampton and to Bedford

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