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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Sunderland to Northampton
Cheapest price
£184
Average price
£187
Fastest journey
4 h 59 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sunderland to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sunderland to Northampton will cost around £187 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £184.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sunderland for Northampton 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 297 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 13 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, coach and flight for Sunderland to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 297 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£169 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £201 Average Price |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Sunderland to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Sunderland to Northampton trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:36 Sunderland | 5h33 | 14:09 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:48 Sunderland | 5h21 | 14:09 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:59 Sunderland | 5h09 | 19:08 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 04:52 Sunderland | 5h47 | 10:39 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sunderland to Northampton
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Trains from Sunderland to Northampton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 17:48. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 04:23 |
Last train 17:48 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Sunderland to Northampton trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Sunderland and Northampton from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Sunderland to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sunderland 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Sunderland and Northampton
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Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lifts to all platforms for disabled passengers from the North end of the station. Open for all services.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Located on the North Concourse and accepts cash and cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Fawcett Street, near to the Travel Centre entrance in Athenaeum Street, outside Wilkinsons.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
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Information 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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