The average train between Sunderland and Northampton takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Northampton at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland 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 Sunderland to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Northampton station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Sunderland to Northampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Northampton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Northampton station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Northampton is 297 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Northampton via Newcastle, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 4h 50m.