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Compare bus and train for Bradford to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Bradford to Northampton:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Northampton costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 4h 19m versus 2h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Northampton
How to get from Bradford to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:15 PM6h10Bradford5:25 AMNorthampton$201One-way0 transfers
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11:15 PM6h10Bradford5:25 AMNorthampton$201One-way0 transfers
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11:15 PM6h10Bradford5:25 AMNorthampton$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Northampton:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Northampton costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Northampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Interchange Station and arrive in Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Northampton by train.
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