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Compare bus and train for Northampton to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Nottingham:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Nottingham costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.31. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 22m 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 Nottingham
How to get from Northampton to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 PM1h30Northampton, Town Centre9:30 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus8:00 PM1h30Northampton, Town Centre9:30 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:00 PM1h30Northampton, Town Centre9:30 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus10:40 PM1h30Northampton, Town Centre12:10 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:30 PM1h55Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)3:25 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:25 AM1h55Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)11:20 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Nottingham:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Nottingham costing on average $64.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Nottingham 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 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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