How to travel from Northampton to Manchester

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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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Bus
Driving

$61

Average price

$32

Average price

Cheapest

$60

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Northampton to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Northampton and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Northampton to Manchester among Omio's users.

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from Northampton to Manchester

How to get from Northampton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Northampton to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 AM2h40
    Northampton, Town Centre
    2:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 AM2h40
    Northampton, Town Centre
    2:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW34204+West Midlands TrainsY80784
    6:39 AM2h06
    Northampton station (NMP)
    8:45 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $1931One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG00855+West Midlands TrainsY80809
    9:40 AM2h49
    Northampton station (NMP)
    12:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00854+West Midlands TrainsY80805
    9:10 AM2h49
    Northampton station (NMP)
    11:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG00851+West Midlands TrainsY80800
    8:40 AM2h49
    Northampton station (NMP)
    11:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 AM2h45
    Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)
    12:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX707 · NX424
    11:15 PM6h50
    Northampton, Town Centre
    6:05 AMManchester, Coach Station
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX707 · NX421
    3:10 AM4h25
    Northampton, Town Centre
    7:35 AMManchester, Coach Station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Northampton to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Northampton to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Northampton and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Northampton to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $32 (€26).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Northampton to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 58m.

The distance from Northampton to Manchester is approximately 101 miles (164 km).
The average frequency per day from Northampton to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Northampton to Manchester:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Northampton to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Northampton to Manchester:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Northampton to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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