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Compare train and bus for Reading to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€67 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Reading to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Northampton
Travel to Northampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Northampton.
There are 2 travel options from Reading to Northampton: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Northampton from Reading is a bus with an average price of $18 (€16).
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Northampton:
Taking a bus costs $31 (€28) less than taking a train, which costs on average $49 (€44) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Reading to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 52 min.
There are alternative travel options to Northampton that take longer:
Getting to Northampton by bus takes 4 h 11 min on average.
The distance is approximately 55 miles (88 km) from Reading to Northampton.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Northampton is:
- 10 buses per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Reading to Northampton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Northampton:
The following travel companies offer services from Reading to Northampton:
- Travel with National Express or Megabus to go to Northampton by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus Reading to Northampton tickets on Omio for $13 (€12).
- CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Cross Country can take you to Northampton by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Reading to Northampton for $49 (€44).
Yes, there are direct routes from Reading to Northampton with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Northampton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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