How to travel from Belfast to Northampton, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Northampton is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Belfast to Northampton by plane, train, bus, subway, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Northampton → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Northampton.
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Milton Keynes Central.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£39($46)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Northampton.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Northampton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Northampton by plane, train, bus, subway, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).
The distance between Belfast and Northampton is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (264 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Belfast and Northampton by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Northampton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Northampton is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Northampton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Northampton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Northampton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Northampton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Northampton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Northampton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 2h 25m | £84($100) | hourly | 435km (270 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 2h 45m | £83($100) | hourly | 482km (300 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 2h 50m | £185($220) | hourly | 639km (397 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3hrs | £86($100) | every 4 hours | 589km (366 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 3h 10m | £190($225) | hourly | 650km (404 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), train | 3h 40m | £90($105) | every 30 mins | 725km (451 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 9h 15m | £130($155) | 3 times a week | 494km (307 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 9h 25m | £205($240) | 5 times a week | 618km (384 miles) |
| Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, train | 9h 60m | £83($100) | 3 times a week | 459km (285 miles) |
| Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, train | 11h 35m | £130($150) | 3 times a week | 524km (326 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 15m | £39($46) | twice daily | 817km (508 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 30m | £100($115) | every 4 hours | 646km (401 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Northampton
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Train operators
London Midland
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Northampton
The following major airports near Northampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Northampton
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Northampton
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Northampton