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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Nottingham to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Northampton:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Northampton costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
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