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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge 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 2h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Northampton:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Northampton costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.30 (€-11.57). The journey takes 3h 58m versus 1h 12m 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.
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How to get from Cambridge to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:30 PM7h35Cambridge8:05 PMNorthampton$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:30 PM7h35Cambridge8:05 PMNorthampton$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:40 PM4h25Cambridge3:05 AMNorthampton$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:00 PM5h50Cambridge6:50 PMNorthampton$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Northampton:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Northampton costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express 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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