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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 110 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Croydon:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Croydon costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 37m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 7m by bus vs 2h 15m by car) and save roughly £11 compared to fuel and tolls (£11 vs £22). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
How to get to Croydon from Northampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Northampton to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Croydon are London, Brighton, Oxford, Canterbury and Cambridge. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Croydon on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Croydon:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Croydon costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 37m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Croydon as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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