Skegness to Northampton by train

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Overview: trains from Skegness to Northampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Skegness 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 07:06 View journey
Last train 21:02 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 4hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 131
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey CA$69.75 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 11m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Skegness to Northampton by train

Considering a train trip from Skegness 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 travel from Skegness to Northampton

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Skegness to Northampton:

  • Cheapest ticket: CA$69.75

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Skegness to Northampton daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Northampton on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 16 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 07:06: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:02: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:09: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:02: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 59 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Skegness to Northampton

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 19 minutes, spanning 131 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Skegness and Northampton?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Skegness and Northampton 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Skegness 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Skegness to Northampton

Want to know more about your journey from Skegness 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 Skegness and Northampton is 131 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.