The distance between Lincoln and Northampton is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lincoln to Northampton by bus, train 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 Nottingham then Tamworth High Level and then to Rugby.
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Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Northampton Town Centre.
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There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Northampton by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).
The distance between Lincoln and Northampton is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Lincoln and Northampton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Northampton is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Northampton. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham, Tamworth High Level and Rugby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Lincoln and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Lincoln and Northampton. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lincoln and Northampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Northampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Northampton Town Centre. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Lincoln and Northampton. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Northampton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £13 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | £57($67) | hourly | 192km (119 miles) |
Bus | 2h 35m | £13($15) | twice daily | 162km (100 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £26($31) | on demand | 148km (92 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
London Midland
Stagecoach Midlands
The following major airports near Northampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.