How to travel from Sheffield to Northampton

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Compare bus and train 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 $45.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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$37

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$124

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$36

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 38m

Average total duration

3h 8m

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2h 38m

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2h 8m

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1h 57m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Northampton is a bus with an average price of $37 (€29).

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

A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Northampton costing on average $124 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sheffield and Northampton including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Sheffield to Northampton among Omio's users.

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from Sheffield to Northampton

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • CrossCountryC75196+West Midlands TrainsW05705
    8:23 AM2h44
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    11:07 AMNorthampton station (NMP)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX131 · NX707
    7:40 PM7h30
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    3:10 AMNorthampton, Town Centre
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC75082+West Midlands TrainsW05513 · W05717
    9:56 AM2h12
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    12:08 PMNorthampton station (NMP)
    $921One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC75192+West Midlands TrainsW05711
    8:56 AM2h42
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    11:38 AMNorthampton station (NMP)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC51645+CrossCountryC75251+West Midlands TrainsW05711
    9:00 AM2h38
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    11:38 AMNorthampton station (NMP)
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayY12153+CrossCountryC75254+West Midlands TrainsW05723
    10:00 AM2h38
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    12:38 PMNorthampton station (NMP)
    $771One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX131 · NX707
    8:55 AM4h55
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    1:50 PMNorthampton, Town Centre
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX131 · NX707
    10:55 AM5h10
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    4:05 PMNorthampton, Town Centre
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX131 · NX707
    6:00 AM5h20
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    11:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre
    $471One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Northampton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Northampton is a bus with an average price of $37 (€29).

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

A bus is $87 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Northampton costing on average $124 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 8m.

The distance from Sheffield to Northampton is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Northampton is:
  • 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Northampton:
  • 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.
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 Megabus, National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
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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