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Compare bus and train for Longford to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Northampton:
A bus is $41 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Northampton costing on average $77 (€64).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€30) compared to roughly $65 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€25). The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Longford to Northampton
How to get from Longford to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:55 AM1h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 39:20 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:55 AM1h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 39:20 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus7:55 AM1h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 39:20 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus8:25 PM1h30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 39:55 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:25 PM1h30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 311:55 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:25 AM1h35London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 32:00 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Northampton:
A bus is $41 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Northampton costing on average $77 (€64).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Longford and Northampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains to go to Northampton by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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