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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Northampton to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Leicester:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Leicester costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 1h 15m versus 1h 11m 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 Leicester
How to get from Northampton to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
9:50 PM 0h55 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 10:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:50 PM 0h55 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 10:45 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
NX2307:40 PM 0h50 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 8:30 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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W3350111:10 AM 1h40 Northampton station (NMP) 12:50 PM Leicester station (LEI) $40 1 One-way 2 transfers - G00788+Y80795+W33559
8:10 AM 1h40 Northampton station (NMP) 9:50 AM Leicester station (LEI) $40 1 One-way 2 transfers - G66636+W33792+Y80851
1:10 PM 1h41 Northampton station (NMP) 2:51 PM Leicester station (LEI) $40 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
8:05 PM 0h55 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 9:00 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:00 PM 0h55 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 7:55 PM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:10 PM 0h55 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 12:05 AM Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Leicester:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Leicester costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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