There are 4 ways to get from Old Trafford to Northampton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 20m£37–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Parkbus 707 / ...
6h 14m£22–38Drive 127.6 mi
- Drive from Old Trafford to Northamptoncar 127.6 mi
2h 27m£32–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk905 / ...
6h 2m£44–70
Old Trafford to Northampton by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Northampton is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Trafford to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Warwick Road and arriving at Coach Park via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Old Trafford to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Wharfside and arriving at Northampton via Manchester Piccadilly and Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Old Trafford and Northampton is 123 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from Old Trafford to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Old Trafford to Northampton, including transfers.
Old Trafford to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Old Trafford to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Old Trafford to Northampton is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Old Trafford, England and Northampton, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Coach Park via Warwick Road, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Old Trafford to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Old Trafford to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rugby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Trafford to Northampton is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Old Trafford to Northampton.
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