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 - £28 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 1h 39m and costs £30 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coach Park and arriving at Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Northampton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

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 1h 39m and costs £30 - £90.

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

The train from Northampton to Manchester Piccadilly takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Manchester bus from?

Northampton to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Manchester train from?

Northampton to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, 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 1h 39m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £28 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Northampton to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northampton to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northampton to Manchester?

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

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Northampton to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 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 Manchester PiccadillyNorthampton - Manchester Piccadilly
1h 39m
£30–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Shudehill InterchangeUk023
3h 10m
£20–28
Drive 120.3 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Manchester120.3 mi
2h 45m
£30–43
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 56m
£82–261
Train via Rugby
1. Take the train from Northampton to RugbyLondon Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 26m
£37–87
Train via Coventry
1. Take the train from Northampton to CoventryLondon Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 19m
£37–210

Northampton to Manchester by train

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Distance: 119.5 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Northampton to Manchester Piccadilly twice daily. Tickets cost £30–90 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Coach Park to Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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