What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Northampton?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Northampton is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Northampton?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Windsor Street and arriving at St Edmund's Street via (Corby) George Street Stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at Northampton via Nuneaton and Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Northampton?

The distance between East Midlands and Northampton is 72 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Northampton without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £40 - £70.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Northampton?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from East Midlands to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Northampton bus from?

East Midlands to Northampton bus services, operated by Bland's, depart from Windsor Street station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Northampton train from?

East Midlands to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Melton Mowbray station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Northampton?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Northampton is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus via (Corby) George Street Stop A, which costs and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the East Midlands to Northampton bus arrive?

East Midlands to Northampton bus services, operated by Bland's, arrive at (Corby) George Street Stop D station.

Where does the East Midlands to Northampton train arrive?

East Midlands to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Northampton is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from East Midlands to Northampton.

Where can I stay near Northampton?

There are 894+ hotels available in Northampton.

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There are 5 ways to get from East Midlands to Northampton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Rugby to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 17m
£41–69
Drive 43.6 mi
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1. Drive from East Midlands to Northamptoncar 43.6 mi
1h 7m
£11–16
Bus via (Corby) George Street Stop A
1. Take the bus from Windsor Street to (Corby) George Street Stop Dbus R1
2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop A to St Edmund's Streetbus X4
3h 18m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Midlands to Northamptontaxi 43.6 mi
1h 7m
£110–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from College of Further Education to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900
3h 25m
£17–25

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Distance: 71.4 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Northampton, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to Northampton via Melton Mowbray, Nuneaton, and Rugby in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to St Edmund's Street via Windsor Street and (Corby) George Street Stop A in around 3h 18m.

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