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Compare bus and train for Northampton to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 €31, while a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price | €120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Longford
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Longford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Longford:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Longford costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €90. The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 20m 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 Longford
How to get from Northampton to Longford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Longford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:15 AM 3h00 Northampton 5:15 AM Longford €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:15 AM 3h00 Northampton 5:15 AM Longford €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:45 AM 2h05 Northampton 11:50 AM Longford €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Longford:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Longford costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Elizabeth line, Avanti West Coast to go to Longford by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Longford by bus.
- 27 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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