What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Northampton?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Northampton is to bus which costs £6 - £23 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Northampton?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Northampton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Coach Park. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Northampton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Northampton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Northampton?

The distance between Birmingham and Northampton is 49 miles. The road distance is 54.6 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Northampton without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £16 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Northampton?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Northampton bus from?

Birmingham to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Northampton train from?

Birmingham to Northampton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Northampton?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Northampton is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £16 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £23 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Birmingham to Northampton bus arrive?

Birmingham to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Park station.

Where does the Birmingham to Northampton train arrive?

Birmingham to Northampton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Northampton is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Birmingham to Northampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Northampton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Northampton?

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Where can I stay near Northampton?

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Birmingham to Northampton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Northampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
1h 3m
£16–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus 707
1h 50m
£6–23
Drive 54.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Northamptoncar 54.2 mi
1h 1m
£14–20

Birmingham to Northampton by train

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Distance: 49.1 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Northampton, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton hourly. Tickets cost £16–45 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park every 2 hours. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 1h 50m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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