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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Northampton to Bristol:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bristol costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 4h 9m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Bristol
How to get from Northampton to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM4h05Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM4h05Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)8:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington10:18 AM3h17Northampton station (NMP)1:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$631One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C42203+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+C179428:48 AM3h24Northampton station (NMP)12:12 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$631One-way2 transfers
- C42187+Y80790+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington8:18 AM3h17Northampton station (NMP)11:35 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$721One-way2 transfers
- W34687+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+Y807989:18 AM3h17Northampton station (NMP)12:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$721One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 AM4h20Northampton, Town Centre12:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 AM4h30Northampton, Town Centre9:05 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM4h45Northampton, Town Centre5:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bristol:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bristol costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bristol by bus.
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