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There are 5 ways to get from Accrington to Northampton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 51m
    £36–108
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X41
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Parkbus bus 707 / ...
    7h 13m
  3. Drive  145.2 mi

    1. Drive from Accrington to Northamptoncar car 145.2 mi
    3h 6m
    £37–53
  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    4h 5m
    £47–93
  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X41
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus bus 707 / ...
    7h 26m

Accrington to Northampton by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Accrington to Northampton via Preston and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Coach Park via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 7h 13m.

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