How to travel from Plymouth to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Northampton is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Plymouth 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.

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Bus to Newquay, plane and train

Take the bus to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Victoria and then to Northampton.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Northampton.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)

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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance374km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Northampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).

The distance between Plymouth and Northampton is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Plymouth and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Northampton is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £65 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Northampton. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Plymouth and Northampton. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Plymouth and Northampton. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

National Express, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Plymouth and Northampton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Northampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Plymouth and Northampton. The distance is around 374km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Plymouth to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Northampton

Transport options from Plymouth to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
£105($125)
every 3 hours427km (265 miles)
Bus to Newquay, plane and train + 1 similar
4h 40m
£170($200)
twice daily596km (370 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 30m
£605($715)
every 30 mins1,339km (832 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 10m
£15($18)
every 20 mins451km (280 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bond St7h 15m
£42($50)
twice a week386km (240 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£65($77)
on demand374km (233 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