The cheapest and fastest trains from Burton-on-Trent to Northampton
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Northampton will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Burton-on-Trent for Northampton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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 Burton-on-Trent to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Burton-on-Trent to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. 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 £12, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 80 km
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£32 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burton-on-Trent to Northampton
Trains from Burton-on-Trent to Northampton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 04:23 |
Last train 22:21 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Burton-on-Trent to Northampton trainsWest Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Burton-on-Trent and Northampton from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Burton-on-Trent to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent 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 Burton-on-Trent and Northampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 10:00 - 18:30 Festive Period Changes: Saturday 1st January 2021 07:00-19:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B This station has step free access to both platforms. There is a lift from the main station building onto the platforms then a short ramp with moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on Useful Information Poster.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on the platform under the bridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
- 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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