How to travel from Manchester to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Manchester and Northampton is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Manchester 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 Rugby.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)

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Bus

Take the bus to Grange Park Lake.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance221km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Manchester to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).

The distance between Manchester and Northampton is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Manchester and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Manchester to Northampton is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Northampton. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Manchester to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rugby. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Manchester and Northampton. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Manchester and Northampton. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grange Park Lake. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Manchester and Northampton. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Rugby. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Manchester and Northampton. The distance is around 221km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

How do I get from Manchester to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Northampton

Transport options from Manchester to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
£47($56)
every 3 hours192km (119 miles)
Train via Coventry2h 30m
£60($71)
hourly210km (131 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
£19($23)
3 times a week243km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£39($46)
on demand221km (137 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