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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Leicester is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 1h 4m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Leicester?

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

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Leicester via Rugby and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Northampton to Leicester?

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

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Leicester without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £4 - £8.

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

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

Where do I catch the Northampton to Leicester bus from?

Northampton to Leicester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Leicester train from?

Northampton to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Leicester?

The best way to get from Northampton to Leicester is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Northampton to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northampton to Leicester train arrive?

Northampton to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Rugby station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Leicester?

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

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

Book your Northampton to Leicester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leicester?

There are 1019+ hotels available in Leicester.

Can I share a ride from Northampton to Leicester?

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

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk900
1h 10m
£4–8
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Northampton to Leicestershirerideshare 32.4 mi
1h 4m
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
1h 59m
£20–44
Bus via The Square
1. Take the bus from Marriott Street to The Squarebus X7
2. Take the bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Stationbus X7
1h 54m
£4–6
Drive 31.7 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Leicestercar 31.7 mi
49 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northampton to Leicestertaxi 31.7 mi
49 min
£100–120

Northampton to Leicester by bus

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Distance: 38.7 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Leicester via Rugby and Nuneaton in around 1h 59m.

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