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  • Departure time: 13 September at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 14 September at
    Destination city: Northampton
    Destination location: Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 September at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 13 September at
    Destination city: Northampton
    Destination location: Northampton, Town Centre Bus Stop (adj. Upper Mounts Car Park )
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 September at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 13 September at
    Destination city: Northampton
    Destination location: Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 August at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 25 August at
    Destination city: Northampton
    Destination location: Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 August at
    Departure city: Reading
    Departure location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Arrival time: 25 August at
    Destination city: Northampton
    Destination location: Northampton (Grange Park - Saxon Avenue)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Reading to Northampton

Bus
Average priceUS$20 - US$49Average duration5h 10m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$21 - US$21Average duration2h
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Reading to Northampton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Northampton. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2hAverage duration
US$21Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reading to Northampton: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$33
Average bus trip duration5h 10m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure04:45
Distance58 miles
Latest bus departure20:50

Reading to Northampton Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Reading to Northampton. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Reading - Northampton

  1. How far is Northampton from Reading by coach?

    The journey from Reading to Northampton by coach covers an approximate distance of 55 miles (89 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Reading to Northampton without a car?

    You can reach Northampton from Reading by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reading to Northampton was searched and found on 25 Aug 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$39 for a bus ticket from Reading to Northampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24, which is on 2025-08-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Reading and Northampton!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Reading to Northampton, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Reading to Northampton will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Reading to Northampton.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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