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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Slough to Northampton
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Slough to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Slough to Northampton will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 2 trains that leave Slough for Northampton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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 Slough to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Slough to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 85 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Slough to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Slough to Northampton trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:43 Slough | 4h12 | 05:55 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:00 Slough | 2h37 | 23:37 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Slough to Northampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Slough to Northampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Slough to Northampton trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Slough and Northampton from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Slough to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Slough 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 Slough and Northampton
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is via Brunel Way.
- The Moon and Spoon
- The Red Lion
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Holiday Inn Slough - Windsor
- Moxy Slough
- Travelodge Slough
- Located in the main hall
- 36 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to London and Reading
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: Great Western Railway services
- Bus: Several local bus services available
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- 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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