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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $511.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $511 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Exeter to Northampton:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Northampton costing on average $117.
A bus is $457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Northampton costing on average $511.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 6h 49m versus 3h 47m 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 Exeter to Northampton
How to get from Exeter to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM8h10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court9:20 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM8h10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court9:20 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Y80883+Y8024110:39 AM3h58Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2:37 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$2101One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G00869_G01067+C17806 · Y808679:27 AM4h59Exeter St Davids (EXD)2:26 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$701One-way2 transfers
- G00869_G01067+C17806 · Y80867+Y418709:05 AM5h21Exeter St Thomas (EXT)2:26 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$701One-way3 transfers
- G00869_G01067+C17806 · Y80867+C479938:50 AM5h36St James' Park (SJP)2:26 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$701One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM10h30Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court3:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM8h40Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 AM9h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court4:55 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Northampton:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Northampton costing on average $117.
A bus is $457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Northampton costing on average $511.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Northampton by flight.
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