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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 train, with an average ticket price of CHF50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 train costs an average of CHF50, while a bus costs an average of CHF61.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF50 Average price Cheapest | CHF61 Average price | CHF22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Reading to Northampton:
A train is CHF11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Northampton costing on average CHF61.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Reading to Northampton
How to get from Reading to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RRRA1 · NX030 · NX4408:23 PM5h32Reading, Blagrave Street1:55 AMNorthampton, Town CentreCHF621One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- RRRA1 · NX030 · NX4408:23 PM5h32Reading, Blagrave Street1:55 AMNorthampton, Town CentreCHF621One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- G00856+
Y808169:15 AM1h54Reading station (RDG)11:09 AMNorthampton station (NMP)CHF911One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Y80839+
W35172+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston9:50 AM2h05Reading station (RDG)11:55 AMNorthampton station (NMP)CHF811One-way2 transfers - Y80827+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+W344658:44 AM2h11Reading station (RDG)10:55 AMNorthampton station (NMP)CHF811One-way2 transfers
- Y80821+W34463+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston8:12 AM2h12Reading station (RDG)10:24 AMNorthampton station (NMP)CHF811One-way2 transfers
- RRRA1 · NX025 · NX4408:23 PM5h32Reading, Blagrave Street1:55 AMNorthampton, Town CentreCHF631One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Northampton:
A train is CHF11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Northampton costing on average CHF61.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, RailAir to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
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