Colchester to Northampton by train

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Overview: trains from Colchester to Northampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Colchester 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 04:43 View journey
Last train 23:06 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 130
Trains / day 48 View all
Cheapest journey CA$63.94 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 58m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Colchester to Northampton by train

Considering a train trip from Colchester 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.

Cost of train tickets between Colchester and Northampton

The cheapest train tickets from Colchester to Northampton start at CA$63.94. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Colchester to Northampton is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 2 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Colchester to Northampton daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Northampton on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 48 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 04:43: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:03: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:57: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:06: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 20 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Colchester to Northampton

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 30 minutes. The total distance travelled is 130 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Colchester 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 Colchester to Northampton

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Colchester and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Northampton city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Colchester to Northampton

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

The total distance from Colchester to Northampton is 130 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.