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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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bristol to Northampton:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Northampton costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Northampton
How to get from Bristol to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM3h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:30 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM3h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:30 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Y808418:33 AM2h34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:07 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$671One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G66721+Y808358:01 AM2h37Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:38 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$511One-way1 transfer
- G00854+Y808479:00 AM2h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:38 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$511One-way1 transfer
- G66730+Y8085910:00 AM2h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:38 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM4h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:55 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:25 PM4h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:05 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM5h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)3:45 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Northampton:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Northampton costing on average $71 (€58).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 18 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
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