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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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Northampton:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Northampton costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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