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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Leicester takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 59m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Northampton to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 42m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 33m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 28m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 33m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 28m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 33m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 28m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 34m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 28m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 40m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 42m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 49m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 18m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 33m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 28m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCross Country1h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton to Leicester? 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.

Map of how to get from Northampton to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Leicester via Rugby and Nuneaton in around 2h 2m.

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