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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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Exeter to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Northampton:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Northampton costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains 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.
- 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 National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Northampton by train.
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