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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Liverpool:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Liverpool costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Liverpool
How to get from Northampton to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:05 PM3h45Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)3:50 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:05 PM3h45Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)3:50 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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Y808128:48 AM2h16Northampton station (NMP)11:04 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1931One-way1 transfer
Other options
C18022 · C178645:20 AM2h24Northampton station (NMP)7:44 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$171One-way1 transfer
C17789 · C178496:01 AM2h41Northampton station (NMP)8:42 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$171One-way1 transfer
Y80794 · C17750 · C178108:10 AM2h32Northampton station (NMP)10:42 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$451One-way2 transfers
FlixBus1:35 AM4h30Northampton, Town Centre6:05 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:55 AM3h40Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)11:35 AMLiverpool, Liverpool One$181One-way0 transfers
NX707 · NX5416:40 PM6h55Northampton, Town Centre1:35 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Liverpool:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Liverpool costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Liverpool 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Liverpool by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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