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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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Northampton
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Northampton:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Northampton costing on average $27 (€21).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, Arriva Midlands, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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