How to travel from Derby to Northampton

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Compare train and bus for Derby to Northampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 52 miles (85 km)

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$38

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$20

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$24

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1h 52m

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1h 22m

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2h 57m

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2h 27m

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1h 20m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Northampton is a bus with an average price of $20.

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

A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Northampton costing on average $38.

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 52m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Derby and Northampton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Derby to Northampton among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.43. The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Derby to Northampton

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

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

  • Cross Country
    8:31 PM1h16
    Derby
    9:47 PMNorthampton
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  • Cross Country
    8:31 PM1h16
    Derby
    9:47 PMNorthampton
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    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Cross Country
    8:31 PM1h16
    Derby
    9:47 PMNorthampton
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    1 transfer

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  • Cross Country
    9:31 PM1h16
    Derby
    10:47 PMNorthampton
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    1 transfer
  • Cross Country
    7:55 PM1h42
    Derby
    9:37 PMNorthampton
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    1 transfer
  • Cross Country
    2:53 PM1h44
    Derby
    4:37 PMNorthampton
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FAQs: Travel from Derby 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 Derby to Northampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Derby and Northampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Northampton is a bus with an average price of $16.

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

A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Northampton costing on average $62.

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 14m.

The distance from Derby to Northampton is approximately 52 miles (85 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Northampton is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby 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 Derby to Northampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Northampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Northampton by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Northampton:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Derby 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Northampton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Northampton's main attractions, including its historical sites, parks, and cultural locations.

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