- Must visit
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Main town museum with collections on Northampton's shoe industry, archaeology and art, plus family-friendly galleries.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ascot to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 94 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ascot to Northampton:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ascot to Northampton costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 21m.
Trains from Ascot to Northampton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 21:08. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 4:12 |
Last train 21:08 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Main town museum with collections on Northampton's shoe industry, archaeology and art, plus family-friendly galleries.
Independent museum at Delapré Abbey exploring the Battle of Northampton and local medieval history through immersive displays.
Community museum preserving village and manor history in a traditional setting, offering a quieter local-history visit near Northampton.
Popular town park with a lake, museum, broad lawns and tree-lined paths, ideal for a relaxed walk close to the centre.
Major urban park with gardens, sports facilities and open green space, good for walking and seeing local daily life.
Historic market square at the heart of Northampton, useful for shopping, events and soaking up the town-centre atmosphere.
A crumbly hard cheese made in Northamptonshire since the 18th century. Its rich, nutty flavour makes it one of the county’s best-known traditional foods.
A traditional British sausage strongly associated with Northamptonshire, usually made with seasoned pork and herbs and served with mash or in breakfasts.
A local style of pork pie linked to Northamptonshire’s boot and market town heritage, with hot-water crust pastry and seasoned pork filling.
Well-known town centre restaurant focused on Turkish and Mediterranean cooking, with generous portions and a lively atmosphere.
Historic riverside pub and brewery tap for Phipps NBC ales, with hearty British food and a relaxed traditional atmosphere.
Elegant restaurant in Delapré Abbey serving modern British dishes in a refined heritage setting suited to a longer meal.
Moderate for England: rooms and dining cost less than London, while buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, though spare change is appreciated.
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Northampton Station -> Northampton Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ascot to Northampton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ascot to Northampton trains use the Ascot to Northampton station pair. Use this guide to compare Ascot and Northampton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ascot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Ascot.
Wi-Fi is available at Ascot. ATMs are available at Ascot.
Ticket office support is available at Ascot. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ascot: Parking, WC.
Available at Ascot: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ascot: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Level access to Platform 1. Lifts to all other platforms. Step-free access is only available from the main entrance. From the subway entrance on the south side, access to all platforms is via steps only, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the main station building, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Northampton is 2 km from Northampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Northampton has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Northampton.
ATMs are available at Northampton.
Ticket office support is available at Northampton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Northampton: Parking, WC.
Available at Northampton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northampton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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