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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 €28 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 €28, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€49 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Northampton:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Northampton costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-10.01. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
FlixBus7:40 AM1h35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:15 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€211One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:40 AM1h35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:15 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€211One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:40 AM1h35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station9:15 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€211One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C17946 · Y8086412:41 PM2h27Nottingham station (NOT)3:08 PMNorthampton station (NMP)€631One-way2 transfers
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C18004 · Y808771:41 PM2h27Nottingham station (NOT)4:08 PMNorthampton station (NMP)€631One-way2 transfers
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C17948 · Y808168:41 AM2h28Nottingham station (NOT)11:09 AMNorthampton station (NMP)€631One-way2 transfers
FlixBus4:20 AM1h35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:55 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:30 AM2h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:30 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:35 AM2h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station3:35 AMNorthampton, Town Centre€211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Northampton:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Northampton costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 16 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 Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway to go to Northampton by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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