There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Northampton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NorthamptonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
3h 17m£38–115Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Bath Spa to Didcot Parkway
- Take the bus from Parkway Station to WestgateX2 / ...
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High StreetX5
6h 16m£21–56Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk043
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach ParkUk900
5h 3m£23–61Drive 105.7 mi
- Drive from Bath to Northampton105.7 mi
2h 9m£27–38
Bath to Northampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bath to Northampton is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bath to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Northampton via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Bath and Northampton is 151 miles. The road distance is 106.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bath to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Bath to Northampton, including transfers.
Bath to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Bath to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bath to Northampton is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Bath, England and Northampton, England?
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Northampton via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 3m.
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Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–23
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bath Spa to Didcot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from Parkway Station to Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
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More Questions & Answers
Bath to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bath to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Northampton is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Bath to Northampton.
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