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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 an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Northampton
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Northampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Northampton:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Northampton costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 2h 29m 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 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.
6:20 PM 5h35 Bristol 11:55 PM Northampton $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:20 PM 5h35 Bristol 11:55 PM Northampton $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:20 PM 5h35 Bristol 11:55 PM Northampton $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:20 PM 5h35 Bristol 9:55 PM Northampton $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:20 PM 5h50 Bristol 2:10 AM Northampton $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Northampton:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Northampton costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 5 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Northampton by train.
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