The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Northampton
Cheapest price
£135
Average price
£136
Fastest journey
6 h 43 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Northampton will cost around £136 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £135.
Of the 3 trains that leave Dundee for Northampton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 487 km distance in an average of 7 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 28 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, coach and flight for Dundee to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 487 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£131 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dundee to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Northampton trains for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:10 Dundee | 14h26 | 06:36 Northampton | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:34 Dundee | 15h04 | 10:38 Northampton | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 18 November | |||||
![]() | 04:48 Dundee | 7h07 | 11:55 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:09 Dundee | 7h28 | 17:37 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Northampton
Trains from Dundee to Northampton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 17:10. The fastest train covers the 487 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 487 km |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £92 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 50m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 17:10 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, LNER, Cross Country from Dundee to Northampton trainsAvanti West Coast, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Dundee and Northampton from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dundee to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dundee and Northampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- 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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