How to travel from Chester to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Northampton is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chester 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 Rugby.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)

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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Northampton.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance210km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Chester to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Chester and Northampton is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Chester 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 Chester to Northampton is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Northampton. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rugby. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and London Midland run train services between Chester and Northampton. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Chester and Northampton. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Chester and Northampton. Buses run once daily 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 Chester to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Rugby. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Chester and Northampton. The distance is around 210km (130 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 Chester to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £43 ($51).

How do I get from Chester to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Northampton

Transport options from Chester to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 30m
£43($51)
5 times a week185km (115 miles)
Train via Birmingham International3h 10m
£57($67)
every 3 hours215km (134 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£12($14)
once daily219km (136 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£36($43)
on demand210km (130 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