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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£6
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
52 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
53 m
Trains on 18 Sept
13
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 13 trains from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 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.
Y8084913:100h53Northampton station (NMP)14:03Birmingham International (BHI)£61One-way0 changes- C1780010:400h53Northampton station (NMP)11:33Birmingham International (BHI)£61One-way0 changes
- Y8083211:400h53Northampton station (NMP)12:33Birmingham International (BHI)£61One-way0 changes
- C1793112:100h53Northampton station (NMP)13:03Birmingham International (BHI)£61One-way0 changes
- Y8082611:100h53Northampton station (NMP)12:03Birmingham International (BHI)£61One-way0 changes
- P695057:110h52Northampton station (NMP)8:03Birmingham International (BHI)£211One-way0 changes
- Y8084913:100h53Northampton station (NMP)14:03Birmingham International (BHI)£61One-way0 changes
- Y808008:400h53Northampton station (NMP)9:33Birmingham International (BHI)£121One-way0 changes
- Y808059:100h53Northampton station (NMP)10:03Birmingham International (BHI)£121One-way0 changes
- C1780010:400h53Northampton station (NMP)11:33Birmingham International (BHI)£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Northampton to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 62 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Birmingham International Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 23m.
The journey is about 20m faster (49m by train vs 1h 9m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£8 vs £12). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Northampton to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y80886 | On time 16:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 17:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80891 | On time 16:40 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 17:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| P69505 | 7:11 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h52 | 8:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80791 | 7:37 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 8:30 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80794 | 8:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 9:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80800 | 8:40 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 9:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80805 | 9:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 10:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80809 | 9:40 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 10:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17883 | 10:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 11:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17800 | 10:40 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 11:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80826 | 11:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 12:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80832 | 11:40 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 12:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17931 | 12:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 13:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80843 | 12:40 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 13:33 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y80849 | 13:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 0h53 | 14:03 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 51m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 4:15 |
Last train 20:10 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Northampton and Birmingham International Airport from £3. 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 Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Birmingham International Airport 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and Birmingham International Airport
Most Northampton to Birmingham International Airport trains use the Northampton to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Northampton and Birmingham International Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Northampton from Northampton city centre
Northampton is 2 km from Northampton city centre. Public transport options include:
Northampton train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Northampton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Northampton.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Northampton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Northampton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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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