The average train between Northampton and Shakespeare's Birthplace takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Northampton to Shakespeare's Birthplace. 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 every 4 hours between Northampton and Shakespeare's Birthplace. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Shakespeare's Birthplace at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Coventry and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Shakespeare's Birthplace. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Shakespeare's Birthplace station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Northampton to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Book your Northampton to Shakespeare's Birthplace train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Northampton and Shakespeare's Birthplace is 56.5 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Shakespeare's Birthplace via Coventry, Leamington Spa, and Stratford-upon-Avon in around 2h 47m.