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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 52 miles (85 km)

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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:40AM3h00
Derby
06:40AMNorthampton
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:40AM3h00
Derby
06:40AMNorthampton
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

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10:05PM2h45
Derby
12:50AMNorthampton
$161One-way
0 transfers

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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 $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Northampton costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 25m.

The distance from Derby to Northampton is approximately 52 miles (85 km).
The average frequency per day from Derby to Northampton is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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 West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, Arriva Derby, Kinchbus to go to Northampton by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Derby to Northampton:
  • 1 direct buses per day with 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.

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