The cheapest and fastest trains from Newbury to Northampton
Cheapest price
£87
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newbury to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newbury to Northampton will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newbury 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 99 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 5 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 Newbury to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Newbury to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 99 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£87 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newbury to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Newbury to Northampton trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:19 Newbury | 2h38 | 10:57 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:25 Newbury | 2h30 | 12:55 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newbury to Northampton
Trains from Newbury to Northampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 20:40 |
FAQs: Newbury to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newbury 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 Newbury and Northampton
- Opening hours: Saturday 06:15 - 19:45 Sunday 08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:20 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Mio Fiore
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via liftsand an overbridge to the West of the main station buildings. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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 Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station by Platform 2
- 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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