How to travel from Northampton to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Northampton and Oxford is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 52min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Northampton to Oxford 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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Train

Take the train to Coventry and then to Oxford.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Central station and then to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Oxford.

  • Duration52min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Taxi Northampton

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration52min
  • Distance74km (46 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Oxford by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 52min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Northampton and Oxford is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (37 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Northampton and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Oxford is to take a taxi which takes around 52min and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Oxford, 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 Northampton and Oxford. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Coventry. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Northampton and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Oxford. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Stagecoach Midlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Northampton and Oxford. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 10m 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 Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Coventry and then to Oxford. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Oxford. The distance is around 74km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 52min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).

How do I get from Northampton to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Oxford

Transport options from Northampton to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£39($46)
hourly133km (82 miles)
Bus
2h 10m
£13($15)
hourly92km (57 miles)
Taxi
52min
£125($150)
on demand74km (46 miles)
Drive
52min
£14($16)
on demand74km (46 miles)

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Airports near Oxford

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford