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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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$60 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Northampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Northampton
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Northampton:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Northampton costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
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