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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Northampton is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Northampton is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Northampton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station station and arriving at Northampton Town Centre. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Northampton via Nuneaton and Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Leicester to Northampton?

The distance between Leicester and Northampton is 39 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Northampton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £4 - £18.

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

The bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Town Centre takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Northampton bus from?

Leicester to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Northampton train from?

Leicester to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Northampton?

The best way to get from Leicester to Northampton is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £4 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Leicester to Northampton bus arrive?

Leicester to Northampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton Town Centre station.

Where does the Leicester to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Northampton is 32 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Leicester to Northampton.

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

Book your Leicester to Northampton train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leicester to Northampton bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Northampton?

There are 894+ hotels available in Northampton.

Can I share a ride from Leicester to Northampton?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leicester and Northampton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leicester to Northampton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Northampton by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk900
1h 10m
£4–18
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Northamptonrideshare 32.5 mi
1h 3m
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Rugbytrain
3. Take the train from Rugby to Northamptontrain
1h 55m
£20–43
Bus via The Square
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to The Squarebus X3
2. Take the bus from The Square to Marriott Streetbus 77 / ...
2h 34m
£5–6
Drive 31.7 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Northamptoncar 31.7 mi
49 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Northamptontaxi 31.7 mi
49 min
£100–120

Leicester to Northampton by bus

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Town Centre every 4 hours. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m. National Express also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Northampton via Nuneaton and Rugby in around 1h 55m.

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