Lancaster to Northampton by train

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Overview: trains from Lancaster to Northampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lancaster 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 05:13 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 238
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey CA$118.12 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 46m
Train operators 4

Travelling from Lancaster to Northampton by train

Considering a train trip from Lancaster 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 travel between Lancaster and Northampton: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Lancaster to Northampton:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$118.12

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Lancaster to Northampton departure frequency and train timetable

With 20 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 54 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:13 and the last one is at 23:24. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:24, with the last one at 22:39.

How long is the train journey from Lancaster to Northampton?

This journey covers a total of 238 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 16 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Lancaster and Northampton?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Lancaster and Northampton 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your Lancaster to Northampton travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Northampton.

FAQs about the train journey from Lancaster to Northampton

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

The total journey from Lancaster to Northampton is 238 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.