The cheapest and fastest trains from Rugby to Northampton
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rugby to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rugby to Northampton will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 4 trains that leave Rugby for Northampton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 23 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 Rugby to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rugby to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 29 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rugby to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Rugby to Northampton trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L33549 | On time 09:16 Rugby station (RUG) | 0h22 | 09:38 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
L33555 | On time 09:46 Rugby station (RUG) | 0h21 | 10:07 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
L33561 | On time 10:16 Rugby station (RUG) | 0h22 | 10:38 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
L33567 | On time 10:46 Rugby station (RUG) | 0h21 | 11:07 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
L33573 | On time 11:16 Rugby station (RUG) | 0h21 | 11:37 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
L33579 | On time 11:46 Rugby station (RUG) | 0h22 | 12:08 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rugby to Northampton
Trains from Rugby to Northampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 20m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Rugby to Northampton trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Rugby and Northampton 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: Rugby to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rugby to Northampton 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 Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rugby and Northampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Steep ramp from entrance to platforms, staff are available to help.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
- 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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