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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Leicester:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Leicester costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $12 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.95. 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.
FlixBus11:05 AM0h45Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)11:50 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:05 AM0h45Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)11:50 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus11:05 AM0h45Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)11:50 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$111One-way0 transfers
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G0078911:10 AM1h40Northampton station (NMP)12:50 PMLeicester station (LEI)$391One-way2 transfers- C17883 · C17878+G6662710:10 AM1h41Northampton station (NMP)11:51 AMLeicester station (LEI)$391One-way2 transfers
- Y80805 · C17848+G666249:10 AM1h41Northampton station (NMP)10:51 AMLeicester station (LEI)$391One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM0h50Northampton, Town Centre9:50 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:05 AM0h50Northampton, Town Centre2:55 AMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 PM0h50Northampton, Town Centre9:05 PMLeicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Leicester:
A bus is $19 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 23 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Leicester by bus.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
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