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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 $28.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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$61 Average price | $37 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Northampton
How to get from Manchester to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:50 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:35 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX120 · NX7079:30 PM5h40Manchester, Coach Station3:10 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W057059:14 AM1h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:07 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$881One-way1 transfer
Other options
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W0572910:25 AM2h43Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:08 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$731One-way1 transfer
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W0571710:14 AM1h54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:08 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$871One-way1 transfer
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W057029:30 AM2h27Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:57 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$1061One-way2 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM2h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7:15 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$351One-way0 transfers
NX541 · NX7071:20 PM5h15Manchester, Coach Station6:35 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$381One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX7075:45 AM5h35Manchester, Coach Station11:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$381One-way1 transfer
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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 $28 (€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 Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Northampton by bus.
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