How to travel from Doncaster to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Northampton is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Doncaster 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 Sheffield then Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Doncaster and Northampton is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Doncaster and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Northampton is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Northampton. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Doncaster and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Doncaster and Northampton. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Doncaster to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Doncaster and Northampton. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield then Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Doncaster and Northampton. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).

How do I get from Doncaster to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Northampton

Transport options from Doncaster to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£61($72)
hourly230km (143 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
£13($15)
3 times a week244km (151 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£30($36)
on demand174km (108 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