How to travel from Northampton to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Northampton and Birmingham is around 79km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Northampton to Birmingham by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
Operated by

London Midland

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Birmingham.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Taxi Northampton

+ 5 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance89km (55 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Birmingham by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Northampton and Birmingham is around 79km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 73km (45 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Northampton and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Birmingham is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Birmingham. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Northampton and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

London Midland run train services between Northampton and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Northampton and Birmingham. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Northampton and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Northampton and Birmingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Northampton and Birmingham. The distance is around 89km (55 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £6 ($7).

How do I get from Northampton to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Birmingham

Transport options from Northampton to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
£6($7)
hourly79km (49 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
£6($7)
every 4 hours86km (53 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£125($150)
on demand89km (55 miles)
Drive
1hr
£16($19)
on demand89km (55 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham