We accept:
20% off with the University of Northampton
Save on airport coach travel as an international student
Great value airport travel to Northampton, Town Centre
Our partnership with University of Northampton makes getting to your new home in the UK even more affordable.
When booking with us you can...
- Board your coach at London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Birmingham International Airport or Manchester Airport
- Travel is direct to Northampton Town Centre.
- Travel from 1 May to 24 October 2025
- Take frequent, reliable services that fit with your flight times
Simply book your journey by choosing your airport, which terminal you are travelling to, and your travel date, via the Journey Planner on this page!
We pride ourselves on being the nation's number 1 coach company, but there’s all sorts of reasons to get the coach with us:
- Every booking guarantees a seat.
- You’ll have plenty of legroom.
- And adjustable air-conditioning.
- Pack your bags like a pro with our generous luggage allowance.
- Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on most National Express services.
- Sign up to My Account and save on booking fees - Save £1.50 every time you book.
- Only valid for travel from London Heathrow, London Gatwick Airport, Birmingham International Airport or Manchester Airport to Northampton Town Centre.
- The bus does not go direct to the University campus, please see the university getting started webpages for information on how to get from the drop-off point to Waterside Campus or Scholars Green Student Village.
- Only valid for travel between 1 May 2025 – 24 October 2025.
- Only valid for students arriving in the UK who will be starting a course at University of Northampton in May or September 2025.
- Valid for 1 person per booking.
- Must book a minimum of 3 days prior to travelling.
- Tickets are valid on Standard and Fully Flexible fare types only.
- Any extras such as luggage or seat reservations are not included in the discount. If required, you will need to add these to the booking and pay for them by card on the payment screen.
- The National Express luggage allowance is;
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- You may store luggage in the hold of the coach, free of charge, 1 large suitcase or rucksack each measuring no more than 75cmx50cmx32cm and weighing no more than 20 kg.
- Subject to availability only - 2 medium suitcases may be carried each measuring no more than 70cm x 45cm x 30cm and weighing no more than 20kg, free of charge, instead of 1 large suitcase.
- Read the full National Express terms and conditions here
- All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express' General Conditions of Carriage
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