How to get from Boston to Northampton by bus and train?

From Boston to Northampton by bus and train

To get from Boston to Northampton in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Boston station to Nottingham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X4 bus from Bus Interchange, Kettering station to Lower Mounts, Northampton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min.

285min
Walk to train station
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X4X4
Leaves from Boston

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  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Boston
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
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    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nottingham
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
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    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kettering
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Interchange, Kettering
    ID nthdtmgm
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Northampton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lower Mounts, Northampton
    Ride to bus station
    Lower Mounts, Northampton
    ID nthdmwpm
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston to Northampton by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X7

To get from Boston to Northampton in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Boston station to Nottingham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X7 bus from The Square, Market Harborough station to Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Walk to train station
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X7X7
Walk to Northampton
Leaves from Boston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Boston
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nottingham
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
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    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Market Harborough
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Square, Market Harborough
    ID leijmtjw
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Northampton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
    ID nthdwdtw
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northampton
    Walk to
    Northampton
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Boston to Northampton

The distance between Boston, East Midlands and Northampton, East Midlands is approximately 129.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 285 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Northampton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Boston

Boston is located at Boston, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Parkside Surgery, Boston.

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Parkside Surgery, Boston
  • Fish Hill, Boston
  • Boots, Boston

Public transport stations close to Northampton, East Midlands

Northampton is located at Northampton, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton.

Bus stations close to Northampton:

  • Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
  • Grove Road, Kingsley Park
  • Post Office, Northampton

Related Routes

Alternative route from Boston to Northampton by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and X7

To get from Boston to Northampton in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Boston station to Nottingham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the X7 bus from The Square, Market Harborough station to Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Walk to train station
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - X7X7
Walk to Northampton
Leaves from Boston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Boston
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Nottingham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nottingham
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    London St Pancras International
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Market Harborough
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Square, Market Harborough
    ID leijmtjw
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Northampton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northampton Bus Interchange, Northampton
    ID nthdwdtw
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northampton
    Walk to
    Northampton
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Northampton?

    The fastest way takes 285 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston to Northampton?

    The alternative route takes 262 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line X7.

  • Is there a direct train between Boston and Northampton in East Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Boston to Northampton in East Midlands?

    The EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train line goes from Boston station near Boston to Nottingham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lower Mounts, Northampton station near Northampton in East Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston to Northampton in East Midlands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston and Northampton in East Midlands by train and bus is about 4 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Boston to get to Northampton in East Midlands?

    Get on the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from the Boston station near Boston in East Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Boston and Northampton in East Midlands?

    Get off the train at the Lower Mounts, Northampton stop, which is closest to Northampton in East Midlands.

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