How to travel from London to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Northampton is around 105km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 58min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from London 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 Northampton.

  • Duration58min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

London Midland

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Bus

Take the bus to Northampton.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance106km (66 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Northampton

There are several options for getting from London to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 58min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £7 ($8).

The distance between London and Northampton is around 105km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 58min to get from London and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Northampton is to take the train which takes around 58min and will set you back approx £7 ($8).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Northampton. It typically takes around 58min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Northampton with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 58min.

London Midland run train services between London and Northampton. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 58min, 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 London and Northampton. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Northampton with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between London and Northampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 58min.

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 London and Northampton. The distance is around 106km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around £7 ($8).

How do I get from London to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Northampton

Transport options from London to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
58min
£7($8)
every 30 mins105km (66 miles)
Bus
2hrs
£6($7)
twice daily109km (68 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£19($22)
on demand106km (66 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