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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Northamptonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Northampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    3h 4m
    £42–72
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 540
    4h 25m
    £24–40
  3. Drive  121.1 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Northamptoncar car 121.1 mi
    2h 37m
    £30–44
  4. Line 143 bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus
    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
    4h 59m
    £77–293
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus bus Uk905 / ...
    6h 1m
    £44–68

Greater Manchester to Northampton by bus and train

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Northampton, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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