The distance between Glastonbury and Northampton is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Glastonbury 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 London Paddington and then to Northampton.
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Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street then Silverstone Stocks Hill and then to Kingsley Park Racecourse Pavillion.
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There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between Glastonbury and Northampton is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Glastonbury and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Northampton is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Northampton. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington and Euston Square station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Great Western Railway and London Midland run train services between Glastonbury and Northampton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Glastonbury and Northampton. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street and Silverstone Stocks Hill. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
First Bristol, Megabus UK, Stagecoach Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Northampton. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Northampton. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Glastonbury and Northampton. The distance is around 218km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | £90($105) | every 4 hours | 316km (196 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £27($32) | twice a week | 232km (144 miles) |
Bus via Bristol, Bus Station | 5h 20m | £13($15) | 4 times a day | 268km (167 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £38($45) | on demand | 218km (135 miles) |
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The following major airports near Northampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.