What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Northampton?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Northampton is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Northampton?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Northampton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Derby Bus Station station and arriving at Northampton Town Centre. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Derby to Northampton?

The distance between Derby and Northampton is 91 miles. The road distance is 63.1 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Northampton without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £14 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Northampton?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Derby to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Northampton bus from?

Derby to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Northampton train from?

Derby to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Northampton?

The best way to get from Derby to Northampton is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £14 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Derby to Northampton bus arrive?

Derby to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton Town Centre station.

Where does the Derby to Northampton train arrive?

Derby to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Derby to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Northampton is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Derby to Northampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Northampton?

Book your Derby to Northampton train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Northampton?

Book your Derby to Northampton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Northampton?

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Derby to Northampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby 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
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 6m
£15–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900
2h 40m
£6–10
Drive 62.8 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Northamptoncar 62.8 mi
1h 12m
£16–23
Bus via Lake
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lakebus 230
3h
£21–29

Derby to Northampton by train

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Map of how to get from Derby to Northampton.

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Northampton, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Northampton via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Derby Bus Station to Northampton Town Centre 5 times a day. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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