The cheapest and fastest trains from London Euston (EUS) to Northampton
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Euston (EUS) to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Euston (EUS) to Northampton will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 6 trains that leave London Euston (EUS) for Northampton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.
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Compare train and coach for London Euston (EUS) to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Euston (EUS) to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 95 km
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London Euston (EUS) to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for London Euston (EUS) to Northampton trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 21:03 London Euston (EUS) | 1h22 | 22:25 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:31 London Euston (EUS) | 1h21 | 22:52 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Euston (EUS) to Northampton
Trains from London Euston (EUS) to Northampton run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 57m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 22:42 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways from London Euston (EUS) to Northampton trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between London Euston (EUS) and Northampton from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London Euston to Northampton
With several services every hour, journeys that take less than an hour in many cases and direct trains, it's quick and easy to travel between London Euston and Northampton by train.
London Euston to Northampton train time: daily departures
Trains from London-Euston to Northampton begin from around 6:00 a.m. and run until after 10:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. There are usually around four scheduled services every hour, especially at busy times of travel, and travellers typically won't need to wait longer than around 20 minutes for the next train on this busy and well-served route.
How long is the journey by train from London Euston to Northampton?
This is a quick route and most journeys take around an hour. The fastest service, operated by Virgin Trains, takes just 54 minutes but surprisingly it does require one change - at Milton Keynes. The vast majority of trains from London-Euston to Northampton are direct and most passengers may prefer to choose a direct train for the sake of an extra five minutes journey time!
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London Euston to Northampton?
Departure train station: London Euston is located in the centre of the capital, next to Bloomsbury and the Museum Quarter. London Euston is incredibly easy for onward travel, with the London Underground, taxi rank and local bus services all accessible directly from the station. Inside the concourse, you'll find accessible toilets and showers, trolleys, shops, food and coffee outlets, newsagents, ATMs, phones and more.
Arrival train station: Northampton Station is just a five-minute walk from the main town centre, and buses and taxis stop directly outside. Inside the concourse, there are shops, coffee outlets, a waiting area, self-ticketing machines, a customer service desk, digital information boards, phones and an ATM.
Which train companies travel from London Euston to Northampton?
The trains between London-Euston and Northampton are run by Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway. West Midlands Railway runs slightly more trains on the route than Virgin, although both have scheduled services regularly throughout the day.
Virgin London Euston to Northampton
Virgin Trains usually run around two services an hour, and these will sometimes have a change at Milton Keynes Central. The journeys still take less than an hour though, even with the change.
West Midlands Trains London Euston to Northampton
West Midlands trains will usually run 2-3 services each hour and these are direct. Each journey will usually take between an hour to one hour 15 minutes.
London Euston to Northampton trains: services on board
Both Virgin Trains and West Midlands trains have similar policies with regards to their onboard services. Both have first and second-class carriages and generous luggage space with racks available at the end of each carriage, above seats and in luggage bays. Bikes can be pre-booked, with limited availability of spaces. Well-behaved pets can be taken on board but must be kept safely in the aisles with their owner. There is more detail on the pet policy on each provider's website. Travellers with disabilities have access to wheelchairs, ramps, braille and audio information and extra assistance from staff. For these travellers, it is often worth flagging up specific needs in advance for the best possible service.
How to find cheap train tickets from London Euston to Northampton
It's possible to find cheap tickets for trains between London-Euston to Northampton by booking in advance, being flexible with your dates and times and by choosing services which are slower, or which have connections. Why not also choose a mobile ticket to travel paper-free?
FAQs: London Euston (EUS) to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Euston (EUS) 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 London Euston (EUS) and Northampton
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- 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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