The cheapest and fastest trains from Winchester to Northampton
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Winchester to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Winchester to Northampton you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Winchester to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Winchester to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £105.
Distance: 135 km
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3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Winchester to Northampton trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or South Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Winchester to Northampton.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Winchester to Northampton.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country or South Western Railway to find the best option for your trip from Winchester to Northampton.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Winchester to Northampton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Winchester to Northampton
Trains from Winchester to Northampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £105 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £105 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 04:05 |
Last train 22:31 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, South Western Railway from Winchester to Northampton trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, South Western Railway trains will get you between Winchester and Northampton from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Winchester to Northampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Winchester 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 Winchester and Northampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 07:00 - 20:30 Please note; these are the the opening times for the ticket office in the booking hall on platform 1. The ticket office on platform 2 is open from 06:15 - 08:40 Monday to Friday.
- Type of shops available: Marks and Spencer in the booking hall on Platform 2. (closed since March 2020.)
- Car Park: Smart Car
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London and Reading) is via ramp (1:18, 25m) from car park, drop-off etc. Access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Southampton and Portsmouth) is step-free from forecourt (NB forecourt slopes away at 1:10). Platform 2 night gate has short 1:8 ramp. Access between platforms is via footbridge with lifts (available 24 hours), through subway (stepped) or via the street (745m, some narrow pavements and steep gradients)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are closed at 2030. The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is located on Platform 2. The seating complies with the Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 car park, platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Hill Bus Stop
- 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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