There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Cottingham by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Sheffield
best- Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Ukn31
- Take the train from Meadowhall to CottinghamSheffield - Bridlington / ...
4h 16m£25–37Train
- Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Cottingham
4h 50m£45–116Drive 123.7 mi
- Drive from Northampton to Cottingham123.7 mi
2h 40m£31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Ukn31
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Hull Interchange131
5h 51m£25–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vernon Walk to (Corby) George Street Stop GX4
- Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway StationX4
- Take the train from Peterborough to Hull
6h 48m£38–101
Northampton to Cottingham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Cottingham is to bus and train via Sheffield which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Cottingham is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Cottingham King Street via Meadowhall Interchange/A2 and Hull Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Cottingham via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Northampton and Cottingham is 161 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Cottingham without a car is to bus and train via Sheffield which takes 4h 16m and costs £25 - £40.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Northampton to Cottingham, including transfers.
Northampton to Cottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.
Northampton to Cottingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Cottingham is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Northampton, England and Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England?
You can take a train from Northampton to Cottingham via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Cottingham King Street via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Hull Interchange in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Meadowhall to Cottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Cottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Northampton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Hull Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Vernon Walk to (Corby) George Street Stop G
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–4
Bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3–4
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More Questions & Answers
Northampton to Cottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Northampton to Cottingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Cottingham is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Northampton to Cottingham.
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