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Swindon (Station) to Northampton trains

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The average train between Swindon (Station) and Northampton takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon (Station) 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.

3h 53m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
  2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
3h 18m
£52–103

Swindon (Station) to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon (Station) and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon (Station) is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Northampton at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon (Station) 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 Swindon (Station) to Northampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Swindon (Station), England and Northampton, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Northampton via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 18m.

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