How to travel from Liverpool to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Northampton is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool 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 Milton Keynes Central.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Northampton.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Liverpool 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 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Liverpool and Northampton is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Liverpool and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Northampton is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Northampton. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milton Keynes Central. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Liverpool and Northampton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Liverpool and Northampton. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Northampton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Milton Keynes Central. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Liverpool and Northampton. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Liverpool to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Northampton

Transport options from Liverpool to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
£63($75)
every 4 hours255km (159 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street2h 45m
£14($17)
hourly220km (137 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
£13($15)
every 20 mins242km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£41($49)
on demand240km (149 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