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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 an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 €34, while a train costs an average of €68.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€68 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Manchester to Northampton:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Northampton costing on average €68.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (2h 7m by train vs 2h 55m by car). Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM6h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:55 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM6h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5:55 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W34134+
Y808419:14 AM1h53Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:07 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€731One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C17854 · Y80841+
G010058:25 AM2h42Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:07 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€541One-way2 transfers - C17884 · Y80829+G010037:25 AM2h42Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:07 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€541One-way2 transfers
- W34202+C179775:04 AM2h15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:19 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€731One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM6h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM6h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:25 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM6h20Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East12:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Northampton:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Northampton costing on average €68.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 4 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, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
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