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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Manchester is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Northampton to Manchester?

The distance between Northampton and Manchester is 120 miles. The road distance is 121 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Northampton to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Manchester bus from?

Northampton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Manchester train from?

Northampton to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Manchester?

The best way to get from Northampton to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Northampton to Manchester bus arrive?

Northampton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Northampton to Manchester train arrive?

Northampton to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Rugby station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Manchester is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Northampton to Manchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 28m
£41–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 16m
£28–44
Drive 120.3 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Manchestercar 120.3 mi
2h 47m
£30–44
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 48m
£74–289
Train via Coventry
1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 23m
£54–94

Northampton to Manchester by train

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Manchester Piccadilly via Rugby in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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