The average train between St Ives and Northampton takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives 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 every 2 hours between St Ives and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Northampton at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from St Ives 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 Ives to Northampton. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Northampton station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
St Ives to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Northampton station.
Book your St Ives to Northampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between St Ives and Northampton is 391.8 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Northampton via St Erth, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 59m.