The cheapest and fastest trains from Tamworth to Northampton
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tamworth to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tamworth to Northampton will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Tamworth for Northampton 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 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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 for Tamworth to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tamworth to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, and a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 70 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tamworth to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Tamworth to Northampton trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:56 Tamworth | 1h11 | 10:07 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tamworth to Northampton
Trains from Tamworth to Northampton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 22:56 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Tamworth to Northampton trainsWest Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Tamworth and Northampton from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Tamworth to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tamworth 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 Tamworth and Northampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 09:15 - 16:45 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available - A2B Taxis are at Tamworth Station on 01827 311 111. All taxis are accessible. Public waiting area for taxis
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the station front.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 23:45 Sunday 08:00 - 23:30
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:10-20:00, Saturday 06:10-20:00 and Sunday 09:15-16:45. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: N/A
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- 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: Outside the station entrance.
- 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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