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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 13m. 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 $6.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$18 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m 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 $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Birmingham costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C1780010:40 AM1h04Northampton station (NMP)11:44 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$91One-way0 transfers
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C1780010:40 AM1h04Northampton station (NMP)11:44 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P695016:42 AM1h02Northampton station (NMP)7:44 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y808561:40 PM1h04Northampton station (NMP)2:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$91One-way0 transfers
Y8082611:10 AM1h04Northampton station (NMP)12:14 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$91One-way0 transfers
Y8084312:40 PM1h04Northampton station (NMP)1:44 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:55 AM1h15Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)9:10 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM1h15Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)1:20 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:25 PM1h30Northampton, Town Centre11:55 PMBirmingham$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Birmingham:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Birmingham costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
- Around 10 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
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