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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Northampton:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Northampton costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 1h 12m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Northampton
How to get from Birmingham to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:30 AM1h35Birmingham8:05 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:30 AM1h35Birmingham8:05 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L2296610:06 AM1h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:08 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Y8079911:06 AM1h04Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:10 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$311One-way0 transfers
- L050679:34 AM1h07Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:41 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$311One-way0 transfers
- L050538:33 AM1h09Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:42 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:00 PM1h55Birmingham4:55 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$101One-way0 transfers
- NX7071:30 AM1h40Birmingham, Coach Station3:10 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
- NX7074:45 AM1h35Birmingham, Coach Station6:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Northampton:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Northampton costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Northampton by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains.
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