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Compare train and bus for Northampton to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 York:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to York costing on average $139.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Tickets start at around $139 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-86.89. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 40m 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 York
How to get from Northampton to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM8h20Northampton, Town Centre10:30 PMYork, Train Station$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM8h20Northampton, Town Centre10:30 PMYork, Train Station$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G00698+
C1788310:10 AM3h10Northampton station (NMP)1:20 PMYork station (YRK)$1761One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G01067 · G00701+C17873 · Y8082611:10 AM3h10Northampton station (NMP)2:20 PMYork station (YRK)$1761One-way3 transfers
- G00701+C1780010:40 AM3h40Northampton station (NMP)2:20 PMYork station (YRK)$1761One-way1 transfer
- G00739+Y808059:10 AM3h10Northampton station (NMP)12:20 PMYork station (YRK)$1881One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM10h05Northampton, Town Centre2:15 PMYork, Train Station$351One-way1 transfer
- NX707 · NX183 · YC8403:10 AM10h15Northampton, Town Centre1:25 PMYork, Station Rd$361One-way2 transfers
- NX707 · NX131 · YC84311:30 AM7h41Northampton, Town Centre7:11 PMYork, Station Rd$421One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to York:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to York costing on average $139.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to York by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
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