There are 4 ways to get from Old Trafford to Northampton by tram, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Exchange Quay to Piccadillytram
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Rugbytrain
- Take the train from Rugby to Northamptontrain
3h 22m£37–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventrybus Uk980
- Take the bus from Coventry to Northampton Town Centrebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 9m£17–30Drive 127.6 mi
- Drive from Old Trafford to Northamptoncar 127.6 mi
2h 27m£32–46Bus via Birmingham
- 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 17m£22–40
Old Trafford to Northampton by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Northampton is to bus which costs £16 - £30 and takes 6h 9m.
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 Northampton Town Centre via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Old Trafford to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Exchange Quay and arriving at Northampton via Manchester Piccadilly and Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
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 tram and train which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 Metrolink, depart from Exchange Quay station.
Old Trafford to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
What companies run services between Old Trafford, England and Northampton, England?
You can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Northampton Town Centre via Warwick Road, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Coventry in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Exchange Quay to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Metrolink
- 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
Train from Rugby to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Rugby to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–15
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Coventry to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coventry to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Old Trafford to Northampton train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly 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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