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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $19.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Northampton:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Northampton costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Northampton
How to get from Leicester to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:45 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)3:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:45 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)3:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus2:45 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)3:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C17806 · Y8087812:18 PM1h50Leicester station (LEI)2:08 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$391One-way2 transfers - G66946+C17874 · Y8086511:18 AM1h50Leicester station (LEI)1:08 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$391One-way2 transfers
- G66941+C17854 · Y808419:15 AM1h52Leicester station (LEI)11:07 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$391One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus3:40 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)4:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)1:45 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:40 AM0h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)9:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Northampton:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Northampton costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
- Around 14 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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