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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Northampton:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Northampton costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:31 PM1h16Derby9:47 PMNorthamptonFind prices1 transfer
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- 8:31 PM1h16Derby9:47 PMNorthamptonFind prices1 transfer
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- 8:31 PM1h16Derby9:47 PMNorthamptonFind prices1 transfer
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- 9:31 PM1h16Derby10:47 PMNorthamptonFind prices1 transfer
- 7:55 PM1h42Derby9:37 PMNorthamptonFind prices1 transfer
- 2:53 PM1h44Derby4:37 PMNorthamptonFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Northampton:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Northampton costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- 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.
- 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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