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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Main town museum with collections on Northampton's shoe industry, archaeology and art, plus family-friendly galleries.
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Long Buckby to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Long Buckby to Northampton will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 3 trains that leave Long Buckby 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 15 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Long Buckby to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 15 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Long Buckby to Northampton trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y80917 | On time 18:26 Long Buckby station (LBK) | 0h11 | 18:37 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80920 | On time 18:56 Long Buckby station (LBK) | 0h11 | 19:07 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17906 | Delayed 19:02 19:26Long Buckby station (LBK) | 0h12 | 19:12 19:12Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17747 | Delayed 18:58 19:56Long Buckby station (LBK) | 0h12 | 20:08 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y80927 | On time 20:26 Long Buckby station (LBK) | 0h12 | 20:38 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17914 | On time 20:56 Long Buckby station (LBK) | 0h11 | 21:07 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 25 August | |||||
![]() | 10:26 Long Buckby | 0h12 | 10:38 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:26 Long Buckby | 0h12 | 11:38 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Long Buckby to Northampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 11m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Main town museum with collections on Northampton's shoe industry, archaeology and art, plus family-friendly galleries.
Independent museum at Delapré Abbey exploring the Battle of Northampton and local medieval history through immersive displays.
Community museum preserving village and manor history in a traditional setting, offering a quieter local-history visit near Northampton.
Popular town park with a lake, museum, broad lawns and tree-lined paths, ideal for a relaxed walk close to the centre.
Major urban park with gardens, sports facilities and open green space, good for walking and seeing local daily life.
Historic market square at the heart of Northampton, useful for shopping, events and soaking up the town-centre atmosphere.
A crumbly hard cheese made in Northamptonshire since the 18th century. Its rich, nutty flavour makes it one of the county’s best-known traditional foods.
A traditional British sausage strongly associated with Northamptonshire, usually made with seasoned pork and herbs and served with mash or in breakfasts.
A local style of pork pie linked to Northamptonshire’s boot and market town heritage, with hot-water crust pastry and seasoned pork filling.
Well-known town centre restaurant focused on Turkish and Mediterranean cooking, with generous portions and a lively atmosphere.
Historic riverside pub and brewery tap for Phipps NBC ales, with hearty British food and a relaxed traditional atmosphere.
Elegant restaurant in Delapré Abbey serving modern British dishes in a refined heritage setting suited to a longer meal.
Moderate for England: rooms and dining cost less than London, while buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, though spare change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Long Buckby 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.

Most Long Buckby to Northampton trains use the Long Buckby to Northampton station pair. Use this guide to compare Long Buckby and Northampton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Long Buckby has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Long Buckby.
Ticket office support is available at Long Buckby. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Long Buckby: Parking.
Available at Long Buckby: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Long Buckby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - outside booking office, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Northampton is 2 km from Northampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Northampton has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Northampton.
ATMs are available at Northampton.
Ticket office support is available at Northampton. Information desks are 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.
Available at Northampton: Parking, WC.
Available at Northampton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northampton: 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.
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