Northampton to Great Yarmouth train with Abellio Greater Anglia

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Great Yarmouth

Showing times and prices for 22 Dec

Cheapest price

£112

Average price

£112

Fastest journey

4 h 34 m

Average duration

4 h 42 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

182 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Great Yarmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Northampton to Great Yarmouth will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £112.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Northampton for Great Yarmouth 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 182 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 55 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.

Abellio Greater Anglia
11:184h55
Northampton
16:13Great Yarmouth
£1121One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
09:184h36
Northampton
13:54Great Yarmouth
£1121One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
07:324h34
Northampton
12:06Great Yarmouth
£1131One-way
0 changes

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Compare train and coach for Northampton to Great Yarmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 182 km

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Coach

£106

Average Price

£67

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 56m

Average total duration

6h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Northampton to Great Yarmouth train times

The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Great Yarmouth trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 01:32
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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greater_anglia08:26 Northampton
4h46
13:12 Great Yarmouth0 changesdirect
greater_anglia09:10 Northampton
5h08
14:18 Great Yarmouth0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Northampton to Great Yarmouth

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Trains from Northampton to Great Yarmouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 20:17. The fastest train covers the 182 km distance in 4h 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
182 km
Average train duration
3h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
4h 28m
First train
04:05
Last train
20:17
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Great Yarmouth trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Great Yarmouth from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Abellio Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 28m
Cheapest Price
£27
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
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West Midlands Trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 51m
West Midlands Trains frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Northampton to Great Yarmouth train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The train journey from Northampton to Great Yarmouth offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, featuring quaint villages and stretches of countryside, although it may not be considered particularly scenic compared to routes through more renowned natural attractions.
A stay of two to three days in Great Yarmouth is often ideal, allowing you to explore the seaside attractions, enjoy the local museums, and take in the scenic coastal walks.
To get from Northampton to Great Yarmouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A day trip from Northampton to Great Yarmouth is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 28m. The distance is 182 km, and there are 5 trains available per day.
Booking trains from Northampton to Great Yarmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Northampton to Great Yarmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £106.
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Great Yarmouth is by train, costing approximately £27.
The train station in Northampton that goes to Great Yarmouth is Northampton station (NMP), and it arrives at Great Yarmouth station (GYM).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Northampton to Great Yarmouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Northampton to Great Yarmouth.
The train distance from Northampton to Great Yarmouth is 182 km.
The train journey from Northampton to Great Yarmouth covers a distance of 182 km and takes approximately 4h 28m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Northampton to Great Yarmouth leaves at 4:05.
The last train from Northampton to Great Yarmouth departs at 20:17.
Trains from Northampton to Great Yarmouth run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Northampton to Great Yarmouth.
There is no night train service from Northampton to Great Yarmouth.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and Great Yarmouth

Northampton
Great Yarmouth
The major train station for departures in Northampton is Northampton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Northampton for your trip from Northampton to Great Yarmouth.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Northampton
  • 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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