Slough to Northampton by train

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Overview: trains from Slough to Northampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Slough to Northampton, 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 00:03 View journey
Last train 23:57 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 54m View journey
Distance (km) 84
Trains / day 73 View all
Cheapest journey AU$97.99 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 29m
Train operators 9

Discover Slough to Northampton by train

Planning a train adventure from Slough to Northampton? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Slough and Northampton: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$97.99, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Slough to Northampton departure timetable

On this route, 73 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Slough at 00:03 and the last leaving at 23:57 during the week.

For weekend travel to Northampton, the earliest departure is at 04:34 and the last one is at 23:51. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 12 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Slough to Northampton

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 54 minutes, spanning 84 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Slough to Northampton trains

Tickets for travel to Northampton along this route are available for purchase 2 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Slough to Northampton

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Northampton city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Slough to Northampton

Want to know more about your journey from Slough to Northampton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Slough and Northampton by train is 84 kilometres.

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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.