The average bus between Ely and Northampton takes 9h and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ely to Northampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ely and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Northampton at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ely to Northampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Northampton station via Drummer St Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Ely to Northampton bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Market Street station.
Ely to Northampton bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at Coach Park station.
The distance between Ely and Northampton is 79.6 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Coach Park via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Airport Bus Station in around 5h 23m.