How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Northampton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NorthamptonNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Northampton.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £280($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Northampton Grange Park.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance352km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Northampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($330).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Northampton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £280 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Northampton Grange Park. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Northampton. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 5m
£280($330)
twice a week549km (341 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
£95($115)
hourly679km (422 miles)
Fly to Southampton (SOU), train3h 60m
£225($265)
twice a week696km (432 miles)
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train4h 10m
£150($175)
twice a week659km (410 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, plane4h 55m
£205($245)
hourly873km (542 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
£135($155)
every 4 hours764km (474 miles)
Train
3h 55m
£100($115)
hourly409km (254 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
£24($28)
twice a week405km (252 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£61($72)
on demand352km (219 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle upon Tyne and Northampton

Train operators

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