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Compare bus and train for Northampton to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Northampton to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Nottingham:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Nottingham costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$36. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
NX2301:05 AM 1h40 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 2:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX230
1:05 AM 1h40 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 2:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
12:20 AM 1h35 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 1:55 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C17789+G006766:01 AM 2h00 Northampton station (NMP) 8:01 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $78 1 One-way 1 transfer- Y80805 · C17848+G01062+
C213029:10 AM 2h07 Northampton station (NMP) 11:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) $78 1 One-way 3 transfers - Y80849 · C17897+G01073+C21298
1:10 PM 2h07 Northampton station (NMP) 3:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) $78 1 One-way 3 transfers
- NX230
2:45 AM 2h05 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 4:50 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX230
9:15 PM 1h45 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 11:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $23 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX230
8:05 PM 1h45 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) 9:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Nottingham:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Nottingham costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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