How to travel from Bristol to Northampton

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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Northampton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $41.

Distance: 91 miles (147 km)

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$27

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$64

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4h 43m

Average total duration

4h 13m

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3h 8m

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2h 38m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Bristol to Northampton

How to get from Bristol to Northampton by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bristol to Northampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

CrossCountry
10:00AM2h38
Bristol
12:38PMNorthampton
$611One-way
0 transfers

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CrossCountry
10:00AM2h38
Bristol
12:38PMNorthampton
$611One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountry
10:00AM2h38
Bristol
12:38PMNorthampton
$611One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Northampton

Travel to Northampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Northampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Northampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Northampton is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Northampton:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Northampton costing on average $41 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

The distance from Bristol to Northampton is approximately 91 miles (147 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Northampton is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Northampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Northampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Northampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Luton, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Northampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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