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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
The town's main museum, celebrated for its shoe collections, local history, and changing exhibitions in a restored central building.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€43
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€52
Fastest journey on Sep 05
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
2 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 05
22
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Northampton will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Northampton without transferring at least once.
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Y80921Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€47 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Northampton:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Northampton costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
The journey is about 44m faster (2h 11m by train vs 2h 55m by car) and roughly €2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€47 vs €50). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Northampton trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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W33397+ Y80821 | 8:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h10 | 10:24 AM Northampton station (NMP) | 1 transfer | |
W33621+ G38871+ Y80827 | 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 10:55 AM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
W33755+ G38872+ Y80839 | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 11:55 AM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
W33405+ Y80845 | 10:14 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h10 | 12:24 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 1 transfer | |
W33757+ Y80851+ G38875 | 10:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 12:55 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
W33430+ Y80863+ G38876 | 11:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h26 | 1:56 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
W33600+ Y80869 | 12:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h10 | 2:24 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 1 transfer | |
W33688+ G38879+ Y80874 | 12:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 2:55 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
W33748+ G38881+ Y80887 | 1:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 3:55 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
W33465+ Y80893 | 2:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h10 | 4:24 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 1 transfer | |
W33747+ G38883+ Y80898 | 2:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 4:55 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
W33429+ G38884+ Y80907 | 3:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 5:55 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
W33670+ Y80911 | 4:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h11 | 6:25 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 1 transfer | |
W33737+ G38887+ Y80913 | 4:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 6:55 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
W33592+ Y80916 | 5:14 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h11 | 7:25 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 1 transfer | |
W33580+ Y80918+ G38888 | 5:30 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 7:55 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Manchester to Northampton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
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Discover the best of Northampton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Northampton trip today.
The town's main museum, celebrated for its shoe collections, local history, and changing exhibitions in a restored central building.
Specialist display areas and interpretation at the historic 78 Derngate house, illuminating Charles Rennie Mackintosh's interior design legacy.
Historic country house museum in extensive parkland. Displays reveal aristocratic life, the Civil War, and the estate's wider landscape.
Extensive riverside parkland around Delapré Abbey, valued for walking, views, and access to one of the town's most historic estates.
Popular urban park with a lake, birdlife, and family-friendly paths. A pleasant stop for a quieter break from the town centre.
Historic shopping street famous for 78 Derngate and fine Victorian architecture. It is ideal for a short heritage walk near the town centre.
A spiced cured beef sausage long linked with Northamptonshire. It is a classic local breakfast and sandwich filling with a distinctive peppery flavour.
A historic county pudding of suet pastry filled with apples or jam, then boiled or steamed. It is a traditional farmhouse dessert in Northamptonshire.
Crumbly local cheese traditionally made in Northamptonshire. Its mild, creamy taste makes it a regional staple on cheeseboards and in ploughman’s lunches.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and a refined special-occasion atmosphere.
Popular gastropub serving British classics, steaks and Sunday roasts in a relaxed village-style setting with a strong local reputation.
Well-regarded central venue for dry-aged steaks and grilled dishes, offering a contemporary interior and dependable service.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Northampton Railway Station -> Northampton Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Northampton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Northampton trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Northampton station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Northampton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Northampton is 2 km from Northampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Northampton has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Northampton.
ATMs are available at Northampton.
Ticket office support is available at Northampton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Northampton: Parking, WC.
Available at Northampton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northampton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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