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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 €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. 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 €24, while a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€47 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM5h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:05 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€231One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM5h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:05 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€231One-way1 transfer
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Y8084510:14 AM2h10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:24 PMNorthampton station (NMP)€431One-way1 transfer
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Y808932:14 PM2h10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:24 PMNorthampton station (NMP)€431One-way1 transfer
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Y809114:14 PM2h11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:25 PMNorthampton station (NMP)€431One-way1 transfer
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P695378:14 PM2h16Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:30 PMNorthampton station (NMP)€431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM5h55Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East7:50 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM6h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM6h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:25 PMNorthampton, Town Centre€231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Northampton:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Northampton costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 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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