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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Telford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Telford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Telford
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Telford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Telford:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Telford costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 1h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $30 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 Telford
How to get from Northampton to Telford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Telford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 AM 4h25 Northampton 3:55 PM Telford $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 4h25 Northampton 3:55 PM Telford $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 4h25 Northampton 3:55 PM Telford $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Telford:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Telford costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Telford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Telford 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 Telford Central (TFC).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Telford, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express to go to Telford by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains to go to Telford by train.
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