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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Plymouth is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Plymouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Northampton to Plymouth?

The distance between Northampton and Plymouth is 267 miles. The road distance is 224.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Northampton to Plymouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Plymouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Northampton to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Northampton to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Northampton to Plymouth is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Northampton to Plymouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northampton to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northampton to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Plymouth is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Northampton to Plymouth.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Plymouth?

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Northampton to Plymouth - 4 ways to travel via train, line 850 bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Plymouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 35m
£126–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
8h 55m
£48–114
Line 850 bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Forbury Roadbus 850
2. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
8h 19m
£89–174
Drive 223.4 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Plymouthcar 223.4 mi
4h 7m
£55–79

Northampton to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 265.2 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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