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You can get from Northampton to London by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Northampton to London on 30 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to London from Northampton
 | Distance | 60 miles (97 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Coach or train |
 | Ticket price range | £10 - £31 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £10 • 1 h 15 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • £31 • 50 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Flixbus or West Midlands Railway |
Travel 60 miles (97 km) by coach or train from Northampton to London. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 50 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £10. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Flixbus or West Midlands Railway among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Northampton to London.
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.
Travel Tips: Travel from Northampton to London
What are my Northampton to London travel options?
There are 2 travel options from Northampton to London: coach or train.
What is the cheapest way from Northampton to London?
The cheapest way from Northampton to London is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £10 compared to other travel options to London:
A coach is about £21 less than a train, which costs on average £31 for this route.
What is the fastest way to London from Northampton?
The fastest way to get to London from Northampton is by train with an average travel time of 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to London that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by coach can take 1 h 15 min on average.
How far is it from Northampton to London?
The distance between Northampton and London is around 60 miles (97 km).
How many scheduled departures are there a day 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 trip between Northampton and 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:
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton and arrive in London Victoria.
Which travel operators can get me from Northampton to London?
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Northampton to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Flixbus can take you to London by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Northampton to London for £10.
- West Midlands Railway can take you to London by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for West Midlands Railway from Northampton to London for £31.
Where should I go next after I travel to London from Northampton?
When should I buy a ticket from Northampton to London online to score the best deals?
When planning your trip to London from Northampton, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Coach tickets cost £10 one way on average.
- Train tickets are costing on average £31 one way.
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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