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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 $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Northampton:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Northampton costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 10 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
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