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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 €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. 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 €12, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€17 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m 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 €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Northampton costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
The journey is about 44m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 55m by car) and roughly €19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€17 vs €35). 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.
W003145:39 AM1h19London Euston (EUS)6:58 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€111One-way0 transfers
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W003145:39 AM1h19London Euston (EUS)6:58 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y808872:56 PM0h59London Euston (EUS)3:55 PMNorthampton station (NMP)€161One-way0 transfers
Other options
W70561 · C177491:39 AM4h22London Euston (EUS)6:01 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€111One-way1 transfer
Y808933:23 PM1h01London Euston (EUS)4:24 PMNorthampton station (NMP)€141One-way0 transfers
C17983 · Y807956:43 AM1h12London Euston (EUS)7:55 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:00 PM1h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM1h40London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:20 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 PM1h50London, Victoria Coach Station12:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Northampton:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Northampton costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 10 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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