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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 an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m 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 $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Northampton costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
The journey is about 49m faster (1h 6m by train vs 1h 55m by car) and roughly $15 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $43 (€36)). 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C1793110:56 AM0h59London Euston (EUS)11:55 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$141One-way0 transfers
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C1793110:56 AM0h59London Euston (EUS)11:55 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y807805:19 PM0h55London Euston (EUS)6:14 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$351One-way0 transfers
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Y8086212:56 PM0h59London Euston (EUS)1:55 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$141One-way0 transfers
Y8084911:56 AM0h59London Euston (EUS)12:55 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$141One-way0 transfers
Y808269:56 AM1h00London Euston (EUS)10:56 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 AM1h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:40 PM1h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:10 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Northampton:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Northampton costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 24 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Northampton by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 23 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway.
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