The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Wales
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Wales is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Wales will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
Of the 1 trains that leave Northampton for Wales every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 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 train and coach for Northampton to Wales
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 124 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£98 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to Wales train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Wales trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:19 Northampton | 3h36 | 14:55 Wales | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Wales
Trains from Northampton to Wales run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 18:40 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Wales trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Wales from £10. 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 Wales train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Wales 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 Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Northampton and Wales
- 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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