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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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Northampton
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Northampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Northampton:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Northampton costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- FlixBus
4:35 AM 0h50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 5:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- FlixBus
4:35 AM 0h50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 5:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
4:35 AM 0h50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 5:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
3:45 PM 0h50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 4:35 PM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:40 AM 0h50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 4:30 AM Northampton, Town Centre $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:55 AM 0h50 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) 1:45 AM Northampton, Town Centre $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Northampton:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Northampton costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 20 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 to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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