The average train between Northampton and Bradford takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton to Bradford. 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 Northampton and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Bradford at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Bradford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Northampton to Bradford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Bradford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Northampton to Bradford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Northampton and Bradford is 181.2 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Bradford Interchange via Birmingham New Street and Leeds in around 4h 13m.