How to travel from Wolverhampton to Northampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Wolverhampton and Northampton is around 99km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wolverhampton to Northampton by train, tram, 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 via Birmingham New Street

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

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

London Midland

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Tram and Train

Take a tram to Birmingham Grand Central New Street then take the train to Northampton.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Northampton.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance109km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Northampton

There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Northampton by train, tram, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a tram and then take the train which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Wolverhampton and Northampton is around 99km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Wolverhampton and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Northampton is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take a tram and then take the train which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Northampton. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Northampton with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 1h 40m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Wolverhampton and Northampton. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wolverhampton and Northampton. We recommend that you drive to Northampton. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolverhampton to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Wolverhampton and Northampton. The distance is around 109km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £7 ($8).

How do I get from Wolverhampton to Northampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Wolverhampton and Northampton

Transport options from Wolverhampton to Northampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar
1h 30m
£10($12)
hourly100km (62 miles)
Train1h 40m
£7($8)
6 times a week100km (62 miles)
Tram and Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
£6($7)
hourly99km (62 miles)
Bus and Train2h 40m
£8($10)
hourly114km (71 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£19($23)
on demand109km (68 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