Northampton to Nottingham by train

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Overview: trains from Northampton to Nottingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Northampton to Nottingham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:20 View journey
Last train 22:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 81
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey AU$67.62 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 55m
Train operators 4

Northampton to Nottingham train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Northampton to Nottingham by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Northampton to Nottingham take around 1 hour and 38 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 81 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Northampton is scheduled to depart at around  05:20. The last departure is usually at around 22:55 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Northampton at around 05:41, with the last train leaving at around 22:55. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 25 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$67.62.

We think any time is a great time to visit Nottingham, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Nottingham.

Is there a direct train from Northampton to Nottingham?

The journey between Northampton and Nottingham usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Northampton to Nottingham every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Northampton to Nottingham?

The Northampton to Nottingham train travel takes about 1 hour and 38 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Northampton to Nottingham train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Nottingham leaving Northampton at around 05:20 and the last train leaving at around 22:55 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Northampton at around 05:41, with the final departure at 22:55.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.