How to travel from Sheffield to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Northampton is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sheffield 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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Train

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

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Sheffield and Northampton is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Sheffield and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Northampton is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Northampton, 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 Sheffield and Northampton. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Sheffield and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Sheffield and Northampton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sheffield to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Sheffield and Northampton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Sheffield and Northampton. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).

How do I get from Sheffield to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Northampton

Transport options from Sheffield to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
£52($62)
hourly202km (125 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
£13($15)
every 20 mins209km (130 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£27($32)
on demand156km (97 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