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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Cambridge to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Northampton:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Northampton costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach East to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Great Northern, Thameslink, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
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