The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Bracknell
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Bracknell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Bracknell will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 3 trains that leave Northampton for Bracknell 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 93 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 36 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 coach and train for Northampton to Bracknell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Bracknell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 93 km
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£60 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to Bracknell train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Bracknell trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:48 Northampton | 3h03 | 13:51 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
![]() | 03:14 Northampton | 3h36 | 06:50 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:17 Northampton | 3h03 | 08:20 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Bracknell
Trains from Northampton to Bracknell run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 22:01 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Bracknell trainsSouth Western Railway, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Bracknell from £17. 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 Bracknell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Bracknell 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 Bracknell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and Bracknell
- 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 05:55 - 19:35 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Located in the booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station by the bus stop car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside Station - off Market Street
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