The average train between Fort William and Northampton takes 12h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Northampton at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William to Northampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Northampton station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
Fort William to Northampton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Northampton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Fort William to Northampton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Northampton is 576.3 km. The road distance is 773 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Northampton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Milton Keynes Central in around 10h 6m.