4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Derby to Northampton
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Northampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Northampton:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Northampton costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$28. The journey takes 1h 30m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Northampton
How to get from Derby to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:00 AM 2h40 Derby, Bus Station 11:40 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:00 AM 2h40 Derby, Bus Station 11:40 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W29862+C17837 · Y8085310:31 AM 1h37 Derby station (DBY) 12:08 PM Northampton station (NMP) $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- G01102+Y80859
10:41 AM 1h57 Derby station (DBY) 12:38 PM Northampton station (NMP) $48 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00749+C17874 · Y80865
11:08 AM 2h00 Derby station (DBY) 1:08 PM Northampton station (NMP) $48 1 One-way 2 transfers - W29868+C17802
11:31 AM 2h07 Derby station (DBY) 1:38 PM Northampton station (NMP) $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:10 AM 3h05 Derby, Bus Station 9:15 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Northampton:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Northampton costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Derby to Northampton: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
