What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Northampton?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Northampton is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Northampton?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Northampton via Reading and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Swindon to Northampton?

The distance between Swindon and Northampton is 152 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Northampton without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Northampton without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 17m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Northampton?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Swindon to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Northampton bus from?

Swindon to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Northampton train from?

Swindon to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Northampton?

The best way to get from Swindon to Northampton is to train via Reading which takes 3h 17m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Swindon to Northampton bus arrive?

Swindon to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Northampton train arrive?

Swindon to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Northampton is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Swindon to Northampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Northampton?

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Coventrytrain
3. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain
3h 17m
£69–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Spring Gardens to Market Placebus S6
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Osney Islandbus S6
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X88 / ...
4h 46m
£15–23
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus Uk905 / ...
4h 15m
£20–44
Drive 71.7 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Northamptoncar 71.7 mi
1h 24m
£18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
3h 23m
£60–116

Swindon to Northampton by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.8 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Northampton, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Northampton via Reading and Coventry in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Northampton Town Centre via London Heathrow Airport in around 4h 15m.

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