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Compare train and bus for London to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Northampton:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Northampton costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Northampton
How to get from London to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:40 AM1h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:55 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:40 AM1h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)9:55 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y807805:19 PM0h55London Euston (EUS)6:14 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
W7058510:09 PM1h25London Euston (EUS)11:34 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$141One-way0 transfers
C1793110:56 AM0h59London Euston (EUS)11:55 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$171One-way0 transfers
Y8084911:56 AM0h59London Euston (EUS)12:55 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:00 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 PM1h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:10 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM1h55London, Victoria Coach Station9:55 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Northampton:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Northampton costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, London Overground, West Midlands Trains to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express.
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