The distance between Bradford and Northampton is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bradford 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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton.
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Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
There are several options for getting from Bradford to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).
The distance between Bradford and Northampton is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (113 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bradford and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Northampton is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Northampton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Bradford and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Northampton. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Northampton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Northampton. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £74($88) | hourly | 278km (173 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | £14($16) | every 20 mins | 279km (173 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £39($46) | on demand | 222km (138 miles) |
London Midland
East Midlands Railways
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