How to travel from St Andrews to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Northampton is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from St Andrews to Northampton by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Northampton.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Northampton.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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TOA Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance90km (56 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Northampton

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Northampton by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 2hrs. 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 £135 ($160).

The distance between St Andrews and Northampton is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from St Andrews and Northampton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Northampton is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Northampton. We recommend that you take a taxi to Northampton. instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Northampton. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arthur St and Oxford St. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Northampton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Northampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Northampton. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 St Andrews and Northampton. The distance is around 90km (56 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 St Andrews to Northampton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £8 ($10).

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Transport options from St Andrews to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
£8($10)
5 times a day84km (52 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£135($160)
on demand90km (56 miles)
Drive
1hr
£16($19)
on demand90km (56 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