The average train between Leicester (Station) and Northampton takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester (Station) 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 Leicester (Station) and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester (Station) is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Northampton at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester (Station) to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Leicester (Station) station and arriving at Northampton station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Leicester (Station) to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester (Station) to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Leicester (Station) to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Leicester (Station) and Northampton is 45.5 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Northampton via Nuneaton and Rugby in around 1h 57m.