4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Banbury to Northampton
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Banbury to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banbury to Northampton will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 4 trains that leave Banbury for Northampton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Banbury to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Banbury to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 38 km
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1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Banbury to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Banbury to Northampton trains for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 16:58 Banbury | 1h09 | 18:07 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 11 December | |||||
| 06:09 Banbury | 1h30 | 07:39 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:58 Banbury | 1h09 | 09:07 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:57 Banbury | 1h10 | 10:07 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Banbury to Northampton
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Trains from Banbury to Northampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 23:12 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Chiltern Railways from Banbury to Northampton trainsWest Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Banbury and Northampton from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Banbury to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Banbury 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Banbury and Northampton
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:35 - 19:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent
- Car Park: There are three car parks at Banbury Station: the Multi-Storey Car Park, the Main Car Park, and the Approach Road Car Park. Prices are the same at all three car parks.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 00:15 Saturday 05:00 - 00:15 Sunday 08:00 - 00:20
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets on platforms 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near station entrance next to taxi rank and on entry to the multi storey car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
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