The average train between Lincoln and Northampton takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Northampton at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Northampton station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Lincoln to Northampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Northampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Lincoln to Northampton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lincoln and Northampton is 111.1 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Northampton via Derby and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 51m.