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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m 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 Portsmouth to Northampton:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Northampton costing on average $103 (€82).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:10 PM5h45Portsmouth1:55 AMNorthampton$391One-way0 transfers
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- 8:10 PM5h45Portsmouth1:55 AMNorthampton$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:15 PM5h40Portsmouth1:55 AMNorthampton$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Northampton:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Northampton costing on average $103 (€82).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
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