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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Northampton is to bus which costs £12 - £23 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Northampton via Reading and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Swindon to Northampton?

The distance between Swindon and Northampton is 152 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Northampton without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 15m and costs £60 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Swindon to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Northampton bus from?

Swindon to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Northampton train from?

Swindon to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Northampton?

The best way to get from Swindon to Northampton is to train via Reading which takes 3h 15m and costs £60 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £26 - £85 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Swindon to Northampton bus arrive?

Swindon to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Northampton train arrive?

Swindon to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Northampton is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Swindon to Northampton.

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

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

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Swindon 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 via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Coventry
3. Take the train from Coventry to Northampton
3h 15m
£61–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Spring Gardens to Market PlaceS6
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Osney IslandS6
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Northampton Bus InterchangeX88 / ...
5h 43m
£13–23
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach ParkUk900 / ...
3h 18m
£26–82
Drive 71.6 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Northampton71.6 mi
1h 22m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
3h 17m
£26–92

Swindon to Northampton by train

124Weekly Trains

3h 15mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 150.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Northampton via Reading and Coventry in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 18m.

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