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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€48 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to Northampton
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Northampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Northampton:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Northampton costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
The journey is about 30m faster (2h 31m by train vs 3h 1m by car) and roughly €11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€48 vs €58). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Northampton
How to get from Liverpool to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Northampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C16935 · Y8085211:12 AM 2h56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 2:08 PM Northampton station (NMP) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
C16935 · Y8085211:12 AM 2h56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 2:08 PM Northampton station (NMP) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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C179516:33 PM 2h14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 8:47 PM Northampton station (NMP) €74 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
C16930 · Y8084010:12 AM 2h57 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 1:09 PM Northampton station (NMP) €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
C16926 · Y808289:12 AM 2h57 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 12:09 PM Northampton station (NMP) €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
C16933 · Y8084610:33 AM 3h05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 1:38 PM Northampton station (NMP) €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX421 · NX7071:45 AM 7h05 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place 8:50 AM Northampton, Town Centre €23 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX541 · NX7072:55 PM 5h55 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place 8:50 PM Northampton, Town Centre €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX541 · NX70711:00 AM 7h20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place 6:20 PM Northampton, Town Centre €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Northampton:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Northampton costing on average €48.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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