The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Northampton
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Northampton will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newport 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 163 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 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 Newport to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 163 km
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£85 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newport to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Northampton trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:25 Newport | 4h00 | 08:25 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:50 Newport | 3h35 | 11:25 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Northampton
Trains from Newport to Northampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 04:05 |
Last train 21:35 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Newport to Northampton trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Newport and Northampton from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newport to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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 Newport and Northampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- 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 Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- 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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