The cheapest and fastest trains from Wakefield to Northampton
Cheapest price
£129
Average price
£130
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wakefield to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wakefield to Northampton will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £129.
Of the 3 trains that leave Wakefield 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 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 24 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.






Live departures
Wakefield to Northampton train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:30 Wakefield | 3h55 | 08:25 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:43 Wakefield | 4h24 | 09:07 Northampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wakefield to Northampton
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £128 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 04:23 |
Last train 20:23 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Cross Country from Wakefield to Northampton trainsNorthern Rail (3), Cross Country trains will get you between Wakefield and Northampton from £128. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Cross Country
FAQs: Wakefield to Northampton train

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Important Stations and Airports in Wakefield and Northampton
- Car Park: Carpark is now open as of 29th August 2015
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for mobility impaired or elderly customers as the access to the platforms is via ramped subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Forecourt
- 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 taxis: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- 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 Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
- 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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