How to travel from Birmingham to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Northampton is around 79km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Birmingham to Northampton by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Northampton.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
Operated by

London Midland

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Bus

Take the bus to Northampton.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Northampton.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

TOA Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance90km (56 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Northampton by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Birmingham and Northampton is around 79km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 73km (45 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Birmingham and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Northampton is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Northampton. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Northampton with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.

London Midland run train services between Birmingham and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, 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 Birmingham and Northampton. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and Northampton with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Birmingham and Northampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Birmingham and Northampton. The distance is around 90km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £6 ($7).

How do I get from Birmingham to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Northampton

Transport options from Birmingham to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£6($7)
hourly79km (49 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
£6($7)
every 4 hours82km (51 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£125($150)
on demand90km (56 miles)
Drive
1hr
£16($19)
on demand90km (56 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Birmingham and Northampton

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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