What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Northampton?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Trains and Buses to Northampton from Manchester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Northampton from Manchester?
You can reach Northampton with just £11 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, 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 29/04/2025 15:00:00 to Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m009:00Manchester Airport12:00Northampton0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 09:00:00 to , Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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FlixBus2h 50m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:50NorthamptonGrange Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 15:00:00 to Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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CrossCountry3h 4m008:03ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station11:07NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 08:03:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 11:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m
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Avanti West Coast2h 10m020:15ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station22:25NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 20:15:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Avanti West Coast2h 19m021:15ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station23:34NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 21:15:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 23:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 19m
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Transport for Wales2h 24m019:30ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station21:54NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 19:30:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 21:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 24m
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m009:30Manchester Airport11:50Northampton0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2025 09:30:00 to , Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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FlixBus2h 50m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:50NorthamptonGrange Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2025 15:00:00 to Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Northampton?
You can get to Northampton from Manchester in just 2h 10m 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 29/04/2025 15:00:00 to Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Avanti West Coast2h 10m020:15ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station22:25NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 20:15:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Avanti West Coast2h 19m021:15ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station23:34NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 21:15:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 23:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 19m
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Transport for Wales2h 24m019:30ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station21:54NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 19:30:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 21:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 24m
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Transport for Wales2h 25m017:30ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station19:55NorthamptonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 17:30:00 to Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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FlixBus2h 50m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:50NorthamptonGrange Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 15:00:00 to Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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BlaBlaCar3h 0m009:00Manchester Airport12:00Northampton0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 02/05/2025 09:00:00 to , Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/05/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m009:30Manchester Airport11:50Northampton0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 04/05/2025 09:30:00 to , Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/05/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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FlixBus2h 50m015:00ManchesterShudehill Interchange17:50NorthamptonGrange Park0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 05/05/2025 15:00:00 to Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/05/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 50m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
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 5 Carpool, Train and Bus 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 £11 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.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 10m.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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Avanti West Coast, 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales 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 Carpool, Train and Bus, 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 £11 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
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 10m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
More routes to Manchester and to Northampton
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Northampton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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