There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Northampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to CoventryBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Coventry to NorthamptonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 31m£59–148Drive 87.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Basingstoke to Northampton87.5 mi
1h 35m£22–32Bus
- Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station806
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach ParkUk900 / ...
2h 49m£32–48Bus via Woking
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach ParkUk900
3h 21m£30–54
Basingstoke to Northampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Northampton is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Northampton. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Northampton via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Northampton is 126 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Basingstoke to Northampton, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Northampton is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Northampton, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Northampton via Coventry in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 49m.
Train from Basingstoke to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Coventry to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Coventry to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Basingstoke to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Basingstoke to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Northampton is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Basingstoke to Northampton.
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