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 Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Northampton Town Centrebus Ukn31
6h 10m£24–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Meadowhalltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Parkbus Ukn31
5h 22m£27–42Drive 127.6 mi
- Drive from Old Trafford to Northamptoncar 127.6 mi
2h 27m£32–47
Old Trafford to Northampton by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Northampton is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.
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 Central Coach Station and Leeds Cultural Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
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 Leeds City Bus & 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, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds Cultural Stop C in around 6h 10m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- 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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