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Compare bus and train for Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $56, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton
Compare the available ways to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$32. The journey takes 2h 48m versus 1h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:25 PM 3h30 Stansted Mountfitchet 12:55 AM Northampton $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:25 PM 3h30 Stansted Mountfitchet 12:55 AM Northampton $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:25 PM 3h30 Stansted Mountfitchet 12:55 AM Northampton $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Northampton costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 18m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Northampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Greater Anglia to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
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