The cheapest and fastest trains from Huddersfield to Northampton
Cheapest price
£134
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Huddersfield to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Huddersfield to Northampton will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £134.
Of the 2 trains that leave Huddersfield for Northampton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 35 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 Huddersfield to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 167 km
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£118 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Huddersfield to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Huddersfield to Northampton trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:07 Huddersfield | 3h02 | 14:09 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:55 Huddersfield | 3h13 | 16:08 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 04:53 Huddersfield | 3h32 | 08:25 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Huddersfield to Northampton
Trains from Huddersfield to Northampton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 03:30 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Huddersfield to Northampton trainsAvanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Huddersfield and Northampton from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Huddersfield to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield and Northampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access the subway and platforms 4 to 8. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- 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 Ladies toilets are located on Platform 8. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 4A. Ladies and Gents toilets are also located on Platform 1, near the top of the stairs. The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Toilets at Huddersfield station are open 0700 - 1400 Monday to Saturday.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The Cycle Hub storage facility is located on Platform 1. Information about travelling with your cycle on TransPennine Express trains is available here Information about travelling with your cycle on Northern trains is available here
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coaches pick up / drop off from Stand S1 which is located outside the entrance to the station on St Georges Square.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step-free access to platform via short ramp from car park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on the main road ( Lockwood Road) adjacent to the School / post office at service bus stops (21510/1) a little walk from the station. Limited access to the station due to height restriction. (Station side for Huddersfield, opposite side for Penistone)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- 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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