The average train between Wales and Northampton takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Northampton at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Northampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Wales to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Wales to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Wales and Northampton is 194.3 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Northampton via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 21m.