The average train between Gloucester and Northampton takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Northampton at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Northampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Gloucester to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Gloucester to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Gloucester and Northampton is 102.3 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Northampton via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 17m.