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There are 6 ways to get from Northampton to Lancaster by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 50m
    £56–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    5h 38m
    £24–38

  3. Drive 176.8 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Lancastercar car 176.8 mi
    3h
    £43–62

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    5h 11m
    £94–328

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 6m
    £60–110

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    5h 49m
    £47–109

Northampton to Lancaster by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Lancaster via Rugby and Crewe in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Common Garden Street via Shudehill Interchange and Underpass in around 5h 38m.

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