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Compare bus and train for Slough to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough 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 1h 38m. 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 €44.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€64 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Slough to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Slough 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 Slough to Northampton.

You can get to Northampton from Slough 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Slough to Northampton is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $27 (€25) compared to other travel options to Northampton:
Taking a bus costs $29 (€26) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $56 (€51).
The fastest way to get to Northampton from Slough is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 50 min.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Getting to Northampton by train takes 2 h 4 min on average.
The distance is approximately 52 miles (84 km) from Slough to Northampton.
The average frequency per day from Slough to Northampton is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Northampton from Slough as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Slough to Northampton:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Slough to Northampton:
- You can take a bus from Slough to Northampton with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $27 (€25) with National Express from Slough to Northampton.
- You can travel to Northampton from Slough by train with West Midlands Trains. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $56 (€51) with West Midlands Trains from Slough to Northampton.
Yes, there are direct services available from Slough to Northampton with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Northampton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Slough and Northampton.
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