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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 74 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€14 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Birmingham
How to get from Northampton to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W0568210:40 AM1h04Northampton station (NMP)11:44 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W083845:15 AM1h00Northampton station (NMP)6:15 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W083845:15 AM1h00Northampton station (NMP)6:15 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€71One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W0567610:10 AM1h04Northampton station (NMP)11:14 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€121One-way0 transfers
- W083916:06 AM1h08Northampton station (NMP)7:14 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€81One-way0 transfers
- W056719:40 AM1h04Northampton station (NMP)10:44 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)€251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM1h15Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)1:20 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway€91One-way0 transfers- FlixBus7:55 AM1h15Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park)9:10 AMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway€91One-way0 transfers
- NX7079:35 AM1h55Northampton, Town Centre11:30 AMBirmingham, Coach Station€171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Birmingham:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Northampton to Birmingham costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
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