Travelling from Reading to Northampton by train

Considering a train trip from Reading to Northampton? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Reading and Northampton

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$74.46, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Reading to Northampton train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 02:24.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:59.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:12.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:42.

  • 87 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 9 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Reading and Northampton

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 51 minutes, covering a total of 87 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Reading and Northampton?

You can secure tickets for travel between Reading and Northampton up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Reading to Northampton travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Northampton.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Reading to Northampton by train?

The total distance between Reading and Northampton by train is 87 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Reading to Northampton?

The cheapest fare on this route is AU$74.46. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Reading to Northampton by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 3 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Reading to Northampton by train?

The fastest journey time is 1 hour and 51 minutes.