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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$22 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Northampton
How to get from Birmingham to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Northampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W0572311:36 AM1h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:38 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$111One-way0 transfers
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- W084319:15 PM1h03Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:18 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W0570510:06 AM1h01Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:07 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W0571110:36 AM1h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:38 AMNorthampton station (NMP)$151One-way0 transfers
- W0571711:06 AM1h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:08 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$131One-way0 transfers
- W0572912:06 PM1h02Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:08 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$111One-way0 transfers
- NX7079:30 AM1h50Birmingham, Coach Station11:20 AMNorthampton, Town Centre$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM1h55Birmingham4:55 PMNorthampton, Town Centre$111One-way0 transfers- FlixBus4:20 PM1h10Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:30 PMNorthampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Northampton:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Northampton costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Northampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Northampton by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
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