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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m 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 Nottingham to Northampton
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Northampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Northampton:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Northampton costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$35. The journey takes 1h 54m versus 1h 24m 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 Nottingham to Northampton
How to get from Nottingham to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
3:05 AM 1h40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 4:45 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:05 AM 1h40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 4:45 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
3:05 AM 1h40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 4:45 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
C17854 · Y80841+
W70683+G669418:50 AM 2h17 Nottingham station (NOT) 11:07 AM Northampton station (NMP) $78 1 One-way 3 transfers- W11283 · Y80835+W70680+G00955
8:12 AM 2h26 Nottingham station (NOT) 10:38 AM Northampton station (NMP) $78 1 One-way 3 transfers - G00745+C17854 · Y80841
8:38 AM 2h29 Nottingham station (NOT) 11:07 AM Northampton station (NMP) $78 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
1:55 AM 1h40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 3:35 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:05 AM 1h40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 6:45 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:30 AM 1h40 Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station 2:10 AM Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Northampton:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Northampton costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 17 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 bus and train 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 Railway to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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