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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

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 31m
    £40–121

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    7h 14m
    £42–102

  3. Drive 171 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Northamptoncar car 171 mi
    3h 6m
    £42–60

  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
    £89–322

  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 8m
    £60–110

  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
    £66–111

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

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain 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 50m
    £60–211

Blackpool to Northampton by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest 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 £55–95 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Lumo also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Coach Park via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 14m.

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