How to travel from Sheffield to Northampton

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Northampton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield 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 2h 7m. 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 €50.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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Train

€29

Average price

Cheapest

€108

Average price

3h 38m

Average total duration

3h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 7m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Sheffield to Northampton

How to get from Sheffield to Northampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Sheffield to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX131 · NX707
08:55AM4h55
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
01:50PMNorthampton, Town Centre
$311One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX131 · NX707
08:55AM4h55
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
01:50PMNorthampton, Town Centre
$311One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY12151+CrossCountryC75082+West Midlands TrainsW05513 · W05717
09:35AM2h33
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:08PMNorthampton station (NMP)
$1361One-way
3 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12153+CrossCountryC75254+West Midlands TrainsW05723
10:00AM2h38
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:38PMNorthampton station (NMP)
$1361One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC75196+West Midlands TrainsW05705
08:22AM2h45
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:07AMNorthampton station (NMP)
$1411One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsC51645+CrossCountryC75251+West Midlands TrainsW05711
09:00AM2h38
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:38AMNorthampton station (NMP)
$1411One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX131 · NX707
06:30AM4h50
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
11:20AMNorthampton, Town Centre
$321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX131 · NX707
10:55AM5h10
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
04:05PMNorthampton, Town Centre
$381One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX131 · NX707
12:50PM5h45
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
06:35PMNorthampton, Town Centre
$321One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Northampton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Northampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Northampton is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Northampton:

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Northampton costing on average $63 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Sheffield to Northampton is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Northampton is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Northampton:
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Northampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Sheffield to Northampton:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield to Northampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Luton, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Northampton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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