What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Northampton?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Northampton from Manchester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Northampton from Manchester?
You can reach Northampton with just £21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus2h 50m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:50NorthamptonGrange Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 15:00:00 to Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Avanti West Coast2h 20m005:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station07:25NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:05:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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CrossCountry2h 43m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station07:54NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:11:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 07:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 43m
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station08:39NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:11:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 08:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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Avanti West Coast2h 14m005:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station07:19NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:05:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 07:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 14m
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Avanti West Coast3h 12m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station09:07NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:55:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 09:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 12m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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FlixBus2h 50m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:50NorthamptonGrange Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/04/2025 15:00:00 to Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Northampton?
You can get to Northampton from Manchester in just 2h 14m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus2h 50m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:50NorthamptonGrange Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 15:00:00 to Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Avanti West Coast2h 14m005:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station07:19NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:05:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 07:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 14m
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Avanti West Coast2h 20m005:05ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station07:25NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:05:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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CrossCountry2h 43m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station07:54NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:11:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 07:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 43m
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Avanti West Coast3h 12m005:55ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station09:07NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:55:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 09:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 12m
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CrossCountry3h 28m005:11ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station08:39NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 05:11:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 08:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
Fastest Trains Friday
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FlixBus2h 50m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:50NorthamptonGrange Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/04/2025 15:00:00 to Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Bus from Manchester to Northampton
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Northampton?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Northampton you will be arriving at Central Station, Town Centre or London Road/A508, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Northampton from Manchester? With 2 connections between 3 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Northampton, you can pay as low as £21 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Northampton in just 2h 14m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Northampton are Avanti West Coast, FlixBus and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Northampton is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Blisworth, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Coventry Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Northampton?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Northampton, are Avanti West Coast, FlixBus and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Northampton
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Northampton. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Northampton
How can I reach Northampton from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Northampton from Manchester.
How far is Northampton from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Northampton is 164.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Northampton?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 28 kgs, and a flight 41 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Northampton?
You can get to Northampton with just £21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Northampton?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Northampton in just 2h 14m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
More routes to Manchester and to Northampton
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