How to travel from Luton to Northampton

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Compare train and bus for Luton to Northampton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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$27

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Cheapest

$44

Average price

2h 10m

Average total duration

1h 40m

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30m

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1h 59m

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1h 29m

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from Luton to Northampton

How to get from Luton to Northampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Luton to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX707
09:55AM1h30
Luton, Station Interchange
11:25AMNorthampton, Town Centre
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX707
09:55AM1h30
Luton, Station Interchange
11:25AMNorthampton, Town Centre
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX707
10:15AM1h10
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
11:25AMNorthampton, Town Centre
$311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkW59526+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+West Midlands TrainsW05702
09:43AM2h14
Luton station (LUT)
11:57AMNorthampton station (NMP)
$371One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW59427+West Midlands TrainsW07898 · W05708
10:12AM2h13
Luton station (LUT)
12:25PMNorthampton station (NMP)
$371One-way
2 transfers
East Midlands TrainsC52444+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+West Midlands TrainsW05689
08:55AM2h01
Luton station (LUT)
10:56AMNorthampton station (NMP)
$401One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX707
11:55AM1h30
Luton, Station Interchange
01:25PMNorthampton, Town Centre
$261One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX707
12:15PM1h10
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
01:25PMNorthampton, Town Centre
$311One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX707
08:15AM1h15
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
09:30AMNorthampton, Town Centre
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Northampton

Travel to Northampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Northampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Northampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Northampton is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Northampton:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Northampton costing on average $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

The distance from Luton to Northampton is approximately 32 miles (52 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Northampton is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Northampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Northampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Thameslink to go to Northampton by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Northampton:
  • 16 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Northampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Northampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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