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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP)
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP) will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 trains that leave Watford Junction (WFJ) for Northampton station (NMP) 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 73 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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 Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 73 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£34 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP) train times
The table below shows live departures for Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0h46 | 10:24 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:38 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 0h46 | 15:24 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 07:07 Watford Junction (WFJ) | 1h03 | 08:10 Northampton station (NMP) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP)
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Trains from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:38, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 46m.
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 06:38 |
Last train 20:38 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Watford Junction (WFJ) and Northampton station (NMP) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Watford Junction (WFJ) to Northampton station (NMP) 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 station (NMP), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Watford Junction (WFJ) and Northampton station (NMP)
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 23:00 Saturday 05:30 - 23:00 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Booking Office and Travel Centre
- 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 public telephones: Public telephones are accessible on platform 6
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are located in the Booking Hall.
- 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 6. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 04:00-23:00. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-14:00 and Sunday 06:00-14:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help 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 bay 1 of the bus station at the side of the railway station.
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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