There are 4 ways to get from Somerset to Northampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 42m£72–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Verriers to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northamptonbus Uk900 / ...
5h 48m£33–53Drive 144.3 mi
- Drive from Somerset to Northamptoncar 144.3 mi
2h 53m£37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus Fal
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxfordtrain
- Take the bus from Market Place to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X88 / ...
6h 52m£45–83
Somerset to Northampton by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Northampton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Somerset to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Verriers and arriving at Northampton Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport and Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Northampton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Somerset and Northampton is 192 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
The best way to get from Somerset to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Somerset to Northampton, including transfers.
Somerset to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Verriers station.
Somerset to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Somerset to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Somerset, England and Northampton, England?
You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Northampton via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Northampton Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport and Lake in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Oxford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Verriers to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavern
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
Bus from Market Place to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Somerset to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Somerset to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Northampton is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Somerset to Northampton.
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