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How to get fromNorthampton to Cottinghamby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Cottingham by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Sheffield

    best
    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Cottinghamtrain train Sheffield - Scarborough / ...
    4h 15m
    £30–57

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Hull Interchangebus bus 451
    6h 2m
    £28–48

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Cottinghamtrain train
    4h 52m
    £65–128

  4. Drive  123.7 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Cottinghamcar car 123.7 mi
    2h 41m
    £31–45

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vernon Walk to (Corby) George Street Stop Gbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus bus X4
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Hulltrain train
    6h 31m
    £48–70

Northampton to Cottingham by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Cottingham via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Hull Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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