How to travel from Leicester to Northampton

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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Northampton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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$19

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$37

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1h 45m

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1h 15m

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1h 33m

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from Leicester to Northampton

How to get from Leicester to Northampton by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Leicester to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
05:25PM1h15
Leicester
06:40PMNorthampton
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
05:25PM1h15
Leicester
06:40PMNorthampton
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:45AM0h50
Leicester
03:35AMNorthampton
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
03:40AM0h55
Leicester
04:35AMNorthampton
$231One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:15PM2h55
Leicester
11:10PMNorthampton
$371One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester 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 Leicester to Northampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Northampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Northampton is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Northampton:

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Northampton costing on average $25 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 50m.

The distance from Leicester to Northampton is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Northampton is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Northampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Northampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Arriva Midlands, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Northampton by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Northampton:
  • 8 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Northampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Luton, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Northampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
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