4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ipswich to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 $80, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Northampton:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Northampton costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Ipswich to Northampton
How to get from Ipswich to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX717 · NX737 · NX4406:05 PM7h50Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)1:55 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$681One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX717 · NX737 · NX4406:05 PM7h50Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)1:55 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$681One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- LE211200 · F10591+
Y80909+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston5:47 PM3h36Ipswich station (IPS)9:23 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$881One-way3 transfers
Other options
- LE212000 · F10601+Y80868+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston1:47 PM3h37Ipswich station (IPS)5:24 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$881One-way3 transfers
- LE211300 · F13398+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston+Y809055:17 PM3h37Ipswich station (IPS)8:54 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$881One-way3 transfers
- LE211400 · F10594+Y80901+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston4:47 PM3h37Ipswich station (IPS)8:24 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$881One-way3 transfers
- NX717 · NX737 · NX7075:00 AM6h25Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)11:25 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$811One-way2 transfers
- NX717 · NX737 · NX7074:05 PM7h05Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)11:10 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$811One-way2 transfers
- NX717 · NX737 · NX7071:30 PM7h20Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)8:50 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$811One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Northampton.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Northampton:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Northampton costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Northampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Travel with National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains to go to Northampton by train.
Travelling from Ipswich to Northampton: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
