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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg 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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How to get from Southampton to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Northampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Northampton:
A bus is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Northampton costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
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