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How to get fromBlackpool to Northamptonby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 31m
    £37–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus bus 707 / ...
    6h 49m
    £26–46

  3. Drive  168.5 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Northamptoncar car 168.5 mi
    3h 12m
    £42–61

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Watford Junction to Northamptontrain train
    5h 53m
    £92–309

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    4h 11m
    £51–99

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus bus
    6h 53m
    £58–95

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LPL - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain train
    6h 51m
    £60–235

Blackpool to Northampton by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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 £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Coach Park via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 49m.

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