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from Northampton to London

You can get from Northampton to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Northampton to London on 5 Dec we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:15Northampton1h12 09:27London Euston
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£161One-way
Cheapest
11:50Northampton1h40 13:30London
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£91One-way
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08:45Northampton1h13 09:58London Euston
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£161One-way
08:50Northampton1h20 10:10London Euston
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£161One-way
08:21Northampton1h23 09:44London Euston
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£161One-way

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Sat
4 Dec
£32West Midlands Railway
£8Megabus
Sun
5 Dec
£16West Midlands Railway
£8Megabus
Mon
6 Dec
£27West Midlands Railway
£6Flixbus
Tue
7 Dec
£23West Midlands Railway
£4Flixbus
Wed
8 Dec
£23West Midlands Railway
£4Flixbus
Thu
9 Dec
£27West Midlands Railway
£4Flixbus
Fri
10 Dec
£23West Midlands Railway
£6Megabus
Sat
11 Dec
£16West Midlands Railway
£6Megabus
Sun
12 Dec
£16West Midlands Railway
£6Megabus
Mon
13 Dec
£16West Midlands Railway
£4Flixbus
Tue
14 Dec
£16West Midlands Railway
£3Flixbus
Wed
15 Dec
£16West Midlands Railway
£4Flixbus
Thu
16 Dec
£13West Midlands Railway
£4Flixbus
Fri
17 Dec
£16West Midlands Railway
£9Flixbus
Sat
18 Dec
£13West Midlands Railway
£11Megabus
Sun
19 Dec
£13West Midlands Railway
£12Flixbus
Mon
20 Dec
£19West Midlands Railway
£10Megabus
Tue
21 Dec
£20West Midlands Railway
£8Flixbus
Wed
22 Dec
£20West Midlands Railway
£12Flixbus
Thu
23 Dec
£16West Midlands Railway
£10Megabus
Fri
24 Dec
£32West Midlands Railway
£14National Express

Travel Information to London from Northampton

distanceDistance60 miles (97 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach or train
priceTicket price range£7 - £23
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £7 • 1 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £23 • 57 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or West Midlands Railway

Travel 60 miles (97 km) by coach or train to London from Northampton. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 57 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £7. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express or West Midlands Railway among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Northampton to London.

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General Information about the journey from Northampton to London

Located only 1 hour 30 minutes from Central London, Northampton provides plenty of options for travellers planning to reach the capital. The journey to London can be made either by bus or train, however, bus routes can take up to 3 hours, while train services can arrive in London in half the time. The train is the fastest option, but travellers looking for the best ticket prices may prefer to take the bus.

Return journeys from London to Northampton are also available.

Buses from Northampton to London

Travellers looking for the best ticket prices will find that coach and bus tickets for the journey between Northampton and London are much more economical than train tickets. Unfortunately, the bus journey can take twice as long as the train and may require a change along the way. National Express runs coaches from Northampton Town Centre Station on Victoria Street to London Victoria Coach Station several times per day starting in the early hours of the morning and finishing in the early evening. Coaches depart at regular intervals throughout the day and the journey can take 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes depending on which departure time is chosen. Most buses are direct, but some require a change at Milton Keynes.

Trains from Northampton to London

The fastest way to reach Central London from Northampton is by train. The journey can take as little as 1 hour with most trains offering a direct service. Trains depart from Northampton Station and reach London Euston Station within 1 hour 23 minutes. On rare occasions, travellers may be required to change trains at Milton Keynes Central Station before continuing the journey to London Euston. Trains departing early in the morning are available from Northampton and continue at a rate of 3 or 4 times per hour well into the evening.

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FAQs
What are my travel options from Northampton to London?

There are 2 ways to travel to London from Northampton including taking a coach or train.

What is the cheapest way to go to London from Northampton?

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Northampton to London. Tickets for a coach cost on average £7.

This is compared to other travel options to London:

A coach is generally £16 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £23 from Northampton to London.

What is the quickest way from Northampton to London?

The fastest way from Northampton to London is by train with an average journey time of 57 min.

Other travel options between Northampton and London can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to London by coach can take on average 1 h 20 min.

How far is London from Northampton?

The distance from Northampton to London is approximately 60 miles (97 km).

How many services a day are there from Northampton to London?

The average frequency per day from Northampton to London is:

  • Around 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Northampton to London as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do people depart from and arrive in when travelling from Northampton to London?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Northampton to London:

  • Coaches mostly leave from Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park) and tend to arrive in London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
  • Trains mostly leave from Northampton and tend to arrive in London Victoria.
Which travel companies can get me from Northampton to London?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Northampton to London:

  • You can travel to London from Northampton by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £7 with National Express from Northampton to London.
  • You can go to London from Northampton by train with West Midlands Railway. You'll see cheap train tickets for £23 with West Midlands Railway from Northampton to London on Omio.
Is there a way to travel directly from Northampton to London?

Yes, there are direct services available from Northampton to London with the following travel operators:

  • You'll find direct coaches per day with National Express.
  • You can find around 25 direct trains per day and book this direct train with West Midlands Railway.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to London from Northampton.

Where should I go next after I travel between Northampton and London?
Many of our customers travelling from Northampton to London don't make London their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels, either of which you could add to your Northampton and London trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from London to any of these top destinations today!
How early should I book Northampton to London tickets online to score the best deals?

When planning your trip between Northampton and London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Coach tickets are costing £7 one way on average.
  • Train tickets cost £23 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Northampton to London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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