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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Northampton is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Northampton is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Northampton Bus Interchange via Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Northampton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Northampton. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Manchester to Northampton?

The distance between Manchester and Northampton is 120 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £35 - £110.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Northampton takes 1h 46m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Northampton bus from?

Manchester to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Northampton train from?

Manchester to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Northampton?

The best way to get from Manchester to Northampton is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Manchester to Northampton bus arrive?

Manchester to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lake station.

Where does the Manchester to Northampton train arrive?

Manchester to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Northampton is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Manchester to Northampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Northampton?

There are 883+ hotels available in Northampton.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to NorthamptonManchester Piccadilly - Northampton
1h 46m
£35–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to LakeUk023
3h 39m
£23–40
Drive 120.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Northampton120.8 mi
2h 45m
£30–43
Train via Rugby
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to RugbyManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Rugby to NorthamptonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
1h 57m
£32–64

Manchester to Northampton by train

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost £35–110 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Lake hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h.

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