Where does Northern operate?

Based on recent Busbud data, Northern operates in United Kingdom, serving up to 131 cities with 1107 routes we've seen available over the past year.

How reliable is travelling with Northern?

Based on Busbud traveller reviews, Northern has an overall rating of 4.0/5. In key areas, travellers rate Northern 4.5/5 for punctuality and timeliness, 5.0/5 for overall cleanliness, and 3.1/5 for the quality of Wi-Fi connectivity.

What are the most popular routes operated by Northern?

The most popular Northern routes are Manchester to Liverpool, Leeds to Manchester, Leeds to York. See all Northern timetables and prices on Busbud.

What amenities does Northern offer?

Most Northern vehicles offer Air conditioning, Toilet, Standard seat, Wifi, Power outlets, Snack on most routes. Amenities may vary by route and vehicle type. Busbud recommends confirming details during checkout.

Does Northern offer Wi-Fi?

Yes, Northern offers Wi-Fi on most routes. Availability may vary depending on the vehicle and route. Busbud recommends confirming this at checkout.

Can I change or cancel a Northern ticket?

Ticket change and cancellation policies vary by operator and fare type. On selected Northern routes, Busbud offers the Refund for Any Reason add-on at checkout, which allows refunds up to 30 minutes before departure. Check refund eligibility at checkout.

How do I book a Northern ticket?

You can book Northern tickets directly on Busbud. Search for your preferred route, compare timetables and prices from Northern, choose what works best for you, and complete your booking securely online or in the Busbud app.

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Northern popular routes and schedules

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Popular routes	First and last departures	Average duration	Minimum price
Manchester → Liverpool	First and last departures07:00 — 23:56	Average duration58m	Minimum price£4
Leeds → Manchester	First and last departures07:09 — 23:19	Average duration1h 24m	Minimum price£5
Manchester → Bradford	First and last departures07:21 — 23:23	Average duration58m	Minimum price£4
Bradford → Manchester	First and last departures07:04 — 23:39	Average duration58m	Minimum price£5
Manchester → Leeds	First and last departures07:21 — 23:23	Average duration1h 25m	Minimum price£5

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Amenities on Northern trains

Air conditioning
Toilet
Standard seat
Wifi
Power outlets
Snack

Northern’s Coverage in Numbers

Daily Trains3011
Cities131
Countries1
Routes1107

Northern Train classes

Comfort
Standard

Northern offers you the most convenient trip on numerous routes, efficiently connecting you to the heart of your destination city.

Choosing train travel is the best option if you want to relax, avoid traffic and enjoy the amenities on the train, either on short or long trips. And there's no need to worry about finding your way around a new city – trains typically stop right in the heart of town.

Find out which amenities will be accessible on a Northern train for each departure when you book your Northern tickets, such as food services, boarding assistance, WiFi, A/C, power outlets and more.

Our customer service team is available 24/7 to help you with any questions or problems you may have while travelling. So, whether you’re taking a weekend getaway or embarking on a month-long adventure, we’ve got you covered.

Be sure to keep an eye out for a coupon code to benefit from Northern discounts and cheap train tickets.

Need to contact Northern customer service? Busbud provides you with Northern phone number so you can easily contact them.

Busbud is proud to partner with Northern and to offer Northern services to travellers all over the world.

Northern User Reviews

Northern

4/527 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.4

Northern has received positive feedback for providing a pleasant travel experience, with clean and relaxing trains. Customers appreciate the agreeable pricing and being kept informed during their journey. While some mention minor delays, these do not overshadow the overall satisfaction expressed by travelers who look forward to future journeys with Northern.

Very punctual ... relaxing...clean..andswas kept informed.Very pleasant..no complaints.

Terence O.

14 September 2025

Northern was delayed about 15 minutes i want my refund

Adnan A.

1 July 2025

It wasn’t very well signposted to where bus was parked so I missed the bus and never got to Leeds

Zenubia A.

27 June 2025

New to Manchester. Very poor signage to Deansgate station so missed the train. Very stressful.

Michael S.

6 August 2023

Train on time, plenty of seats

Neil P.

18 July 2023

The train was slightly delayed but otherwise all ok apart from a group of noisy female teenagers who were really loud and annoying

Christine Q.

8 July 2023

Frequently asked questions about Northern

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

Where does Northern operate?
Based on recent Busbud data, Northern operates in United Kingdom, serving up to 131 cities with 1107 routes we've seen available over the past year.
How reliable is travelling with Northern?
Based on Busbud traveller reviews, Northern has an overall rating of 4.0/5. In key areas, travellers rate Northern 4.5/5 for punctuality and timeliness, 5.0/5 for overall cleanliness, and 3.1/5 for the quality of Wi-Fi connectivity.
What are the most popular routes operated by Northern?
The most popular Northern routes are Manchester to Liverpool, Leeds to Manchester, Leeds to York. See all Northern timetables and prices on Busbud.
What amenities does Northern offer?
Most Northern vehicles offer Air conditioning, Toilet, Standard seat, Wifi, Power outlets, Snack on most routes. Amenities may vary by route and vehicle type. Busbud recommends confirming details during checkout.
Does Northern offer Wi-Fi?
Yes, Northern offers Wi-Fi on most routes. Availability may vary depending on the vehicle and route. Busbud recommends confirming this at checkout.
Can I change or cancel a Northern ticket?
Ticket change and cancellation policies vary by operator and fare type. On selected Northern routes, Busbud offers the Refund for Any Reason add-on at checkout, which allows refunds up to 30 minutes before departure. Check refund eligibility at checkout.
How do I book a Northern ticket?
You can book Northern tickets directly on Busbud. Search for your preferred route, compare timetables and prices from Northern, choose what works best for you, and complete your booking securely online or in the Busbud app.

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Busbud is a bus and train search tool – we include Northern routes, schedules and prices in our searches along with many other train and bus companies. You can compare prices, amenities and times by searching for a route. If you find a suitable trip, you can go ahead and get your Northern ticket from us. Note that train tickets sell out, Northern and other operators generally charge a lot more for last-minute tickets or for tickets bought in person.