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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 10m. 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 $15.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Manchester:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Manchester costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
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.
FlixBus10:05 AM2h45Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)12:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:05 AM2h45Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)12:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W05667+L022359:10 AM1h55Northampton station (NMP)11:05 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$881One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W05671+
C748789:40 AM2h49Northampton station (NMP)12:29 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$631One-way1 transfer - W05667+C749039:10 AM2h49Northampton station (NMP)11:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$631One-way1 transfer
- W05662+C748768:40 AM2h49Northampton station (NMP)11:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:40 AM2h40Northampton, Town Centre2:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$421One-way0 transfers
- NX707 · NX12111:30 AM5h35Northampton, Town Centre5:05 PMManchester, Coach Station$441One-way1 transfer
- NX707 · NX5414:10 PM4h50Northampton, Town Centre9:00 PMManchester, Coach Station$441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Manchester:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Manchester costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- 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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