The distance between York and Northampton is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from York 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton.
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Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
There are several options for getting from York to Northampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).
The distance between York and Northampton is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from York and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Northampton is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Northampton. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from York to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between York and Northampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 York and Northampton. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from York to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between York and Northampton. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Northampton. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 York and Northampton. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | £74($87) | hourly | 282km (175 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | £14($16) | once daily | 299km (186 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £41($49) | on demand | 236km (147 miles) |
London Midland
LNER
Grand Central
Stagecoach Midlands
The following major airports near Northampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.