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How to get fromNorthampton to West Midlandsby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Northampton to West Midlands by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    1h 30m
    £16–41
  2. Bus, line 87 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Colmore Row to Blue Gatesbus bus 87
    2h 17m
    £9–13
  3. Drive  55.5 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to West Midlandscar car 55.5 mi
    1h 4m
    £14–21

Northampton to West Midlands by train

Calendar233Weekly Trains
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Northampton, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £14–40 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Blue Gates via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Colmore Row in around 2h 17m.

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