The distance between Swansea and Northampton is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swansea 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 Bristol Parkway then Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Northampton.
There are several options for getting from Swansea to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Swansea and Northampton is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (136 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Swansea and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Northampton is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Northampton. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Swansea and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Swansea and Northampton. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Swansea and Northampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway then Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Swansea and Northampton. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £82($95) | hourly | 340km (211 miles) |
Train via Hereford | 4h 40m | £68($80) | every 3 hours | 328km (204 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | £14($17) | twice daily | 327km (203 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £51($60) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
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