How far is Milton Keynes from Northampton?

The distance between the two cities is 16 miles (25 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milton Keynes to Northampton?

Most of the buses traveling from Milton Keynes to Northampton leave from Milton Keynes Coachway and arrive at Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Northampton on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Milton Keynes Coachway	30m	9:30am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:00am	Milton Keynes Coachway	30m	9:30am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	35m	11:25am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	35m	11:25am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	35m	1:25pm	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Northampton on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25am	Milton Keynes Coachway	40m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:55am	Milton Keynes Coachway	35m	9:30am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	Fastest
Bus	2:25am	Milton Keynes Coachway	40m	3:05am	North Gate Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Milton Keynes Coachway	35m	9:30am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Milton Keynes Coachway	35m	11:25am	Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Milton Keynes to Northampton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Northampton. The journey takes about 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25train per day

22mAverage Duration

13 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $42	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $24	Average Duration22m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $16

National Express Milton Keynes Northampton recent customer reviews

Everything about the journey was ok

Faustina N.

September 1, 2023

Awful. Had to get taxi as would not get to venue on time withcoach

Daren J.

February 1, 2023

The bus arrived 10 minutes late but made up the time and arrived on time!

Derek P.

February 6, 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Milton Keynes and Northampton?

Stops in Milton Keynes

A - Milton Keynes Coachway

B - Milton Keynes

Stops in Northampton

A - Northampton (London Road A508, nr Parkfield Av)

B - Northampton Coach Station

C - Greyfriars Bus Station

D - Northampton Rothersthorpe

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Northampton by bus

How far is Milton Keynes from Northampton?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Milton Keynes to Northampton was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Northampton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $57 for a bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Northampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-19.