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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Kirby to Northampton
Take a train from West Kirby to Northampton and enjoy the approximately 199 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £26
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 14:10 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £26
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail from West Kirby to Northampton trainsAvanti West Coast, Merseyrail trains will get you between West Kirby and Northampton from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Avanti West Coast frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Merseyrail
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 46m
Merseyrail frequency
25 a day
FAQs: West Kirby to Northampton train
FAQs: Travel by train from West Kirby to Northampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from West Kirby to Northampton.

Typically, spending 2-3 days in Northampton allows visitors to explore its main attractions, such as the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Delapré Abbey, and the historical sites in the town centre.
Booking trains from West Kirby to Northampton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from West Kirby to Northampton is 199 km.
The train journey from West Kirby to Northampton covers a distance of 199 km and takes approximately 2h 46m. Trains run 2 per day.
The cheapest way to get from West Kirby to Northampton is by coach, costing approximately £26.
The first train from West Kirby to Northampton leaves at 6:01.
The train station in West Kirby that goes to Northampton is West Kirby station (WKI), and it arrives at Northampton station (NMP).
The last train from West Kirby to Northampton departs at 14:10.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from West Kirby to Northampton.
To get from West Kirby to Northampton, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Trains from West Kirby to Northampton run approximately 2 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from West Kirby to Northampton.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from West Kirby to Northampton.
There is no night train service from West Kirby to Northampton.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in West Kirby and Northampton
West Kirby
Northampton
The major train station for departures in West Kirby is West Kirby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at West Kirby for your trip from West Kirby to Northampton.
Amenities at train station
information
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for West Kirby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: West Kirby, Wirral
The major train station for arrivals in Northampton is Northampton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Northampton for your journey to Northampton from West Kirby.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Northampton
- 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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