How to travel from Colchester to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Colchester and Northampton is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Colchester 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Northampton.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Golders Green and then to Northampton.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance180km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Colchester to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Colchester and Northampton is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Colchester and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colchester to Northampton is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Northampton. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Euston Square station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Greater Anglia and London Midland run train services between Colchester and Northampton. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Colchester and Northampton. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London and London Golders Green. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Colchester and Northampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Northampton. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Colchester and Northampton. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

How do I get from Colchester to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Northampton

Transport options from Colchester to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£34($40)
every 30 mins192km (119 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
£16($19)
twice daily214km (133 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£31($37)
on demand180km (112 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