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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $69.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Oxford to Northampton:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Northampton costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€57) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-52.73 (€-43.13). The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 14m 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 Oxford to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 PM3h10Oxford11:10 PMNorthampton$321One-way0 transfers
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- 8:00 PM3h10Oxford11:10 PMNorthampton$321One-way0 transfers
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- 8:00 PM3h10Oxford11:10 PMNorthampton$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Northampton:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Northampton costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
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