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 £20 - £22 and takes 3h 10m.

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 £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

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 £35 - £130.

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 FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre 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 £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £22 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Northampton to Manchester bus arrive?

Northampton to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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?

Book your Northampton to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3587+ hotels available in Manchester.

Northampton to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Northampton to Rugbytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 28m
£37–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
3h 10m
£20–22
Drive 120.3 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Manchestercar 120.3 mi
2h 47m
£30–43
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 58m
£73–272
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 707
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
4h 35m
£20–41

Northampton to Manchester by train

105Weekly Trains

2h 28mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Northampton to Manchester.

Launch map view

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £20–22 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.