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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Manchester:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Manchester costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Manchester
How to get from Northampton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:40 AM2h40Northampton, Town Centre2:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:40 AM2h40Northampton, Town Centre2:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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Y807846:39 AM2h06Northampton station (NMP)8:45 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1931One-way1 transfer
Other options
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Y808099:40 AM2h49Northampton station (NMP)12:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$331One-way1 transfer
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Y808059:10 AM2h49Northampton station (NMP)11:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$331One-way1 transfer
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Y808008:40 AM2h49Northampton station (NMP)11:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:05 AM2h45Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)12:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
NX707 · NX42411:15 PM6h50Northampton, Town Centre6:05 AMManchester, Coach Station$301One-way1 transfer
NX707 · NX4213:10 AM4h25Northampton, Town Centre7:35 AMManchester, Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Manchester:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Manchester costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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