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How to get fromLeicester to Northamptonby bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Leicester to Northampton by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus bus Uk900
    1h 10m
    £3–18

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Rugbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Rugby to Northamptontrain train
    1h 57m
    £20–42

  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Leicestershire to Northamptonrideshare rideshare 32.5 mi
    1h 3m
    £3

  4. Bus via The Square

    1. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to The Squarebus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from The Square to Marriott Streetbus bus 77 / ...
    1h 53m
    £5–6

  5. Bus via Market Hall

    1. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Market Hallbus bus X3
    2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Marriott Streetbus bus 77 / ...
    2h 12m
    £5–6

  6. Drive 31.7 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Northamptoncar car 31.7 mi
    49 min
    £8–12

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Leicester to Northamptontaxi taxi 31.7 mi
    49 min
    £75–95

Leicester to Northampton by bus

Calendar62Weekly Buses
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.3 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 £3–7 and the journey takes 1h 10m. National Express also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to Northampton via Nuneaton and Rugby in around 1h 57m.

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