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The average train between Nottingham and Northampton takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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.

2h 30m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Nottingham to Tamworth High Leveltrain train
  2. Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain train
  3. Take the train from Rugby to Northamptontrain train
2h 38m
£31–63

Nottingham to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Nottingham and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Northampton at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains10h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h 7m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains2h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Northampton? 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 Nottingham to Northampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Northampton via Tamworth and Rugby in around 2h 38m.

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