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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Birmingham:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Birmingham costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Birmingham
How to get from Northampton to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX7079:35 AM1h55Northampton, Town Centre11:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
W083916:06 AM1h08Northampton station (NMP)7:14 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W083946:42 AM1h02Northampton station (NMP)7:44 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
W056568:10 AM1h04Northampton station (NMP)9:14 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$321One-way0 transfers
W056628:40 AM1h05Northampton station (NMP)9:45 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$321One-way0 transfers
W083987:11 AM1h03Northampton station (NMP)8:14 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$321One-way0 transfers
NX70711:30 AM2h00Northampton, Town Centre1:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
NX7071:30 PM2h00Northampton, Town Centre3:30 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
NX7074:10 PM2h00Northampton, Town Centre6:10 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Birmingham:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Birmingham costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
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