The distance between Poole and Northampton is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Poole 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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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Northampton.
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Take the bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Northampton.
There are several options for getting from Poole to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).
The distance between Poole and Northampton is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Poole and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Northampton is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Northampton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
South Western Railway and London Midland run train services between Poole and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Northampton. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Northampton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Northampton. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Poole and Northampton. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £64($76) | hourly | 291km (181 miles) |
Bus | 4h 55m | £20($24) | 5 times a day | 283km (176 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £40($47) | on demand | 229km (142 miles) |
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London Midland
The following major airports near Northampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.