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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. 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 $42, while a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Northampton:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Northampton costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.92. The journey takes 4h 38m versus 2h 3m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Northampton
How to get from Doncaster to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Northampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:32 AM3h06Doncaster1:38 PMNorthampton$1491One-way0 transfers
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10:32 AM3h06Doncaster1:38 PMNorthampton$1491One-way0 transfers
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10:32 AM3h06Doncaster1:38 PMNorthampton$1491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Northampton:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Northampton costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express, First South Yorkshire to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Hull Trains, TransPennine Express, Grand Central Trains, Northern Trains Limited to go to Northampton by train.
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