The average train between Blackburn and Northampton takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackburn 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 every 3 hours between Blackburn and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 8:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Northampton at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Northampton station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Blackburn to Northampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Northampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Blackburn to Northampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Northampton is 198.2 km. The road distance is 299 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Milton Keynes Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Lumo also services this route 3 times a day.