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How to get fromNorthampton to Forest of Dean Coalfieldby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Forest of Dean Coalfield by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydneytrain train
    4h 44m
    £50–96

  2. Drive 94.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northampton to Forest of Dean Coalfieldcar car 94.3 mi
    2h 10m
    £23–33

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to The Barracksbus bus 786
    6h 52m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to The Barracksbus bus 786
    5h 12m

  5. Bus, line 200 bus, line 488 bus

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus D2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bridge Streetbus bus 200
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Streetbus bus 488 / ...
    4. Take the bus from West Street to Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus 801
    5. Take the bus from Clarence Parade arrival to Transport Hub arrivalbus bus 99
    6. Take the bus from Transport Hub to The Barracksbus bus 786
    9h 19m

Northampton to Forest of Dean Coalfield by train, bus, and foot

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Forest of Dean Coalfield, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Forest of Dean Coalfield via Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Lydney, Railway Station, and New Fancy View in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Forest of Dean Coalfield via Birmingham Coach Station, Transport Hub, and The Barracks in around 6h 52m.

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