The average train between St Helens and Northampton takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Northampton at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Northampton. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Northampton station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
St Helens to Northampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Northampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your St Helens to Northampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between St Helens and Northampton is 182.3 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Northampton via Liverpool Lime Street and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 35m.