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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 €41, while a train costs an average of €82.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€82 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Doncaster to Northampton
Compare the available ways to get from Doncaster to Northampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Northampton:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Northampton costing on average €82.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Tickets start at around €82 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€49. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 2h 3m 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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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:15 AM 7h20 Doncaster 6:35 PM Northampton €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:15 AM 7h20 Doncaster 6:35 PM Northampton €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:15 AM 7h20 Doncaster 6:35 PM Northampton €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Doncaster to Northampton:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Doncaster to Northampton costing on average €82.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Doncaster, Trafford Way and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Northampton by train.
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