There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield 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- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 24m£24–89Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
- Take the bus from Station Street to The Squarebus X7
- Take the bus from The Square to Marriott Streetbus 77 / ...
3h 15m£11–46Bus
- Take the bus from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk905
3h£13–19Drive 95.6 mi
- Drive from Sheffield to Northamptoncar 95.6 mi
1h 49m£23–34Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Parkbus Ukn31
3h 18m£13–20Bus via Leicester
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
- Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Market Hallbus X3
5h 8m£13–25
Sheffield to Northampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Northampton is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £23 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arriving at Northampton Town Centre. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Sheffield and Northampton is 125 miles. The road distance is 96.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £23 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Sheffield to Northampton, including transfers.
Sheffield to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) station.
Sheffield to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Sheffield to Northampton is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £23 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Northampton, England?
You can take a train from Sheffield to Northampton via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) to Northampton Town Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h.
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–23
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Station Street to The Square
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
Bus from The Square to Marriott Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Station Street to The Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Market Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Sheffield to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton Town Centre station.
Sheffield to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Northampton is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Sheffield to Northampton.
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