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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 an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. 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 $41, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Manchester:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Manchester costing on average $72 (€60).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (2h 7m by train vs 2h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $72 (€60) compared to roughly $60 (€50) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM 5h10 Northampton, Town Centre 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:40 AM 5h10 Northampton, Town Centre 1:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Y80784+W342046:39 AM 2h06 Northampton station (NMP) 8:45 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Y80775+W34065
6:17 AM 2h08 Northampton station (NMP) 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - Y80794+
G667218:10 AM 2h49 Northampton station (NMP) 10:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $49 1 One-way 1 transfer - Y80800+G00851
8:40 AM 2h49 Northampton station (NMP) 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:15 PM 5h15 Northampton, Town Centre 7:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $17 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:20 AM 5h30 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 4:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $18 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:00 PM 5h50 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 7:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Manchester:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Manchester costing on average $72 (€60).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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