What is the cheapest way to get from Northampton to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to New Forest is to bus and line 500 bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northampton to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Northampton to New Forest is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to New Forest station. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and New Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Swindon via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Northampton to New Forest?

The distance between Northampton and New Forest is 160 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.

How do I travel from Northampton to New Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Northampton to New Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Northampton to New Forest?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Northampton to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to New Forest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Northampton to New Forest train from?

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

Train or bus from Northampton to New Forest?

The best way to get from Northampton to New Forest is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs £21 - £55. Alternatively, you can train via Cheltenham, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Northampton to New Forest bus arrive?

Northampton to New Forest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Northampton to New Forest train arrive?

Northampton to New Forest train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to New Forest is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Northampton to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 503+ hotels available in New Forest.

Northampton to New Forest - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Northampton to New Forest by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls Courtbus X5
3h 39m
£55–126
Bus, line 500 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Northampton Roadbus X88 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Road to Pioneer Squarebus 500
3. Take the bus from Pioneer Square to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X5
4. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus S6
5. Take the bus from Market Place to Fleming Waybus S6
6. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Police Stationbus X5
5h 50m
£14–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk905 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
5h 13m
£22–51
Drive 79.4 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to New Forestcar 79.4 mi
1h 37m
£20–29
Train via Cheltenham
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
5h 3m
£59–113
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 16m
£64–112

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Distance: 159 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Police Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Fleming Way in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Police Station via Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Swindon, and Fleming Way in around 5h 3m.

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