The average train between Banbury and Northampton takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Northampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:57 PM which arrives into Northampton at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Northampton station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Banbury to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Banbury to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Banbury and Northampton is 37.6 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Northampton via Coventry in around 1h 21m.