The average train between Swansea and Northampton takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Northampton at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Parkway and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Northampton station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Swansea to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Northampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Swansea to Northampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Swansea and Northampton is 221.1 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Northampton via Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 25m.