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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 prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 train costs an average of $44, and a bus costs an average of $76.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m 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 |
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Northampton:
A train is $32 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Northampton costing on average $76 (€60).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
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