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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. 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 €20, while a train costs an average of €104.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €104 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Norwich to Northampton:
A bus is €84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Northampton costing on average €104.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around €104 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-68.73. The journey takes 3h 2m versus 2h 18m 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.
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How to get from Norwich to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:45 PM10h10Norwich1:55 AMNorthampton€561One-way0 transfers
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- 3:45 PM10h10Norwich1:55 AMNorthampton€561One-way0 transfers
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- 3:45 PM10h10Norwich1:55 AMNorthampton€561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Northampton:
A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Northampton costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Northampton by train.
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