How to travel from Telford to Northampton

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Compare train for Telford to Northampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Telford to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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$38

Average price

$30

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Cheapest

$31

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2h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

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30m

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3h 20m

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2h 3m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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Compare ways to travel from Telford to Northampton

Compare the available ways to get from Telford to Northampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Telford to Northampton is a bus with an average price of $30.

This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Northampton:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Northampton costing on average $38.

The fastest way to travel from Telford to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

Yes, you can take a train between Telford and Northampton.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Telford to Northampton among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 20m sooner (1h 43m by train vs 2h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Telford to Northampton

How to get from Telford to Northampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Telford to Northampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Fastest

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Other options

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FAQs: Travel from Telford 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 Telford to Northampton.

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You can travel between Telford and Northampton by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Telford to Northampton is a bus with an average price of $30.

This is compared to other travel options from Telford to Northampton:

A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Telford to Northampton costing on average $38.

The fastest way to travel from Telford to Northampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Northampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Telford to Northampton is approximately 72 miles (116 km).
The average frequency per day from Telford to Northampton is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Telford and Northampton as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Telford to Northampton:
  • Buses mostly depart from Telford, Town Centre and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
  • Trains mostly depart from Telford Central (TFC) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Telford to Northampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Northampton by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains to go to Northampton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Telford to Northampton often also extend their vacation to go to London Euston (EUS), London, Birmingham New Street (BHM), Milton Keynes Central (MKC), Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Northampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Northampton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Northampton's main attractions, including its historical sites, parks, and cultural locations.

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