There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Trafford by train, tram, 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, tram
best- Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain
- Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Parkwaytram
3h 10m£43–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
3h 26m£14–22Drive 124.1 mi
- Drive from Northampton to Traffordcar 124.1 mi
2h 35m£31–44Train, fly, tram
- Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkwaytram
4h 34m£78–255Train
- Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 2m£62–105
Northampton to Trafford by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Trafford is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Trafford is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Westinghouse Road via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Parkway via Rugby and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Northampton and Trafford is 124 miles. The road distance is 124.8 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Trafford without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Northampton to Trafford, including transfers.
Northampton to Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.
Northampton to Trafford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Trafford is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs £14 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Northampton, England and Trafford, England?
FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Parkway via Coventry, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 2m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Northampton to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Northampton to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Northampton to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Northampton to Watford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from St Peter's Square to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Northampton to Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Northampton to Trafford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Rugby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Trafford is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Northampton to Trafford.
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