How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Northampton is around 78km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 57min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Northampton by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NorthamptonStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Leamington Spa and then to Northampton.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sainsbury's and then to Northampton.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Northampton.

  • Duration57min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Taxi 247 Cirencester

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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance78km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Northampton by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Northampton is around 78km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Northampton is to take a taxi which takes around 57min and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Northampton. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leamington Spa and Coventry. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

Chiltern Railways and London Midland run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Northampton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Northampton. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sainsbury's. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Stagecoach Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Northampton. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Leamington Spa and then to Northampton. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Northampton. The distance is around 78km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £14 ($16).

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
£14($16)
every 4 hours89km (55 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
£11($13)
every 3 hours90km (56 miles)
Taxi
57min
£110($130)
on demand78km (49 miles)
Drive
57min
£14($16)
on demand78km (49 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