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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Northampton is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Northampton is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at Northampton Bus Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Northampton via Preston and Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Northampton?

The distance between Blackpool and Northampton is 193 miles. The road distance is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Blackpool to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Northampton bus from?

Blackpool to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Northampton train from?

Blackpool to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Northampton?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Northampton is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Blackpool to Northampton bus arrive?

Blackpool to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Blackpool to Northampton train arrive?

Blackpool to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Northampton is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Blackpool to Northampton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Northampton?

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Blackpool to Northampton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Northampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 33m
£37–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk026
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northamptonbus Uk023
5h 45m
£20–32
Drive 171 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Northamptoncar 171 mi
3h 6m
£42–61
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Watford Junction to Northamptontrain
6h 1m
£97–323
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
4h 12m
£60–109
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus 707
6h 50m
£37–90
Train to Liverpool, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane LPL - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain
6h 56m
£63–228

Blackpool to Northampton by train

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Distance: 191.5 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Milton Keynes Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Lumo also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Northampton Bus Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Lake in around 5h 45m.

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