Northampton to Birmingham by bus
Birmingham lies 74 km (46 mi) west of Northampton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 34 min including stops, over roughly 90 km (56 mi) of road.
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| Northampton | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 245,899 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | NN1 | B1–B99 |
Where to book buses from Northampton to Birmingham
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Staying in Birmingham
Our booking partner lists 2,269+ places to stay in Birmingham (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 463 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (231), and 13 are five-star. Across 343 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 351,440 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Northampton?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, west of Northampton; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Northampton to Birmingham by bus?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Northampton and Birmingham?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Birmingham?
Our booking partner lists 2,269+ places to stay in Birmingham, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.