The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Abbey Wood
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Abbey Wood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Abbey Wood will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Northampton for Abbey Wood 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 109 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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 Northampton to Abbey Wood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Abbey Wood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 109 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£45 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to Abbey Wood train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Abbey Wood trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:34 Northampton | 2h18 | 06:52 Abbey Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Abbey Wood
Trains from Northampton to Abbey Wood run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 109 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Abbey Wood trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Abbey Wood from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton to Abbey Wood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Abbey Wood 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 Abbey Wood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and Abbey Wood
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:30 - 19:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available in the ticket hall and platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: On the paid side of the barrier within the stations ticket hall. Separate baby change facilities are also available within the ticket hall on the paid side of the barrier.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilet is located on the paid side of the barrier in the stations ticket hall. This toilet is operated with a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Dartford - Bus stop B (outside of the station) Towards Plumstead - Bus stop A (outside of the station)
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