How to travel from Bath to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Northampton is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bath to Northampton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Northampton.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance175km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Bath to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Bath and Northampton is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Bath and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Northampton is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Northampton. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Bath and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Northampton. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Northampton. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Northampton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Northampton. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Bath to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Northampton

Transport options from Bath to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£63($75)
hourly241km (150 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£13($15)
every 4 hours282km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£30($36)
on demand175km (109 miles)

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Airports near Northampton

The following major airports near Northampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Northampton
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Northampton
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Northampton