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Compare train and bus for Swindon to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Northampton:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Northampton costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Swindon to Northampton
How to get from Swindon to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swindon to Northampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM3h05Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)9:20 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM3h05Swindon, Regent Circus (Stop C)9:20 AMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Paddington to London Euston10:37 AM2h47Swindon station (SWI)1:24 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$1441One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C01231+L12298+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston9:39 AM3h05Swindon station (SWI)12:44 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$711One-way2 transfers
- C50038+W70575+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston10:00 AM3h19Swindon station (SWI)1:19 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$711One-way2 transfers
- C00669+L13343+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston8:24 AM3h22Swindon station (SWI)11:46 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$711One-way2 transfers
- NX444 · NX4408:35 PM5h20Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)1:55 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$471One-way1 transfer
- NX401 · NX4405:24 PM8h31Swindon, Queen's Drive1:55 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swindon to Northampton:
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Northampton costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swindon and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Swindon, Bus Station (New Bridge Close) and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Trains mostly depart from Swindon station (SWI) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Travel with National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Northampton by train.
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