Cheltenham to Northampton by train

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Overview: trains from Cheltenham to Northampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cheltenham 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 07:10 View journey
Last train 22:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 90
Trains / day 60 View all
Cheapest journey £21.80 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 11m
Train operators 6

From Cheltenham to Northampton by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Cheltenham to Northampton by train. With 60 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Cheltenham 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 £21.80, 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.

Cheltenham to Northampton departure timetable

On this route, 60 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Cheltenham at 07:10 and the last leaving at 21:17 during the week.

For weekend travel to Northampton, the earliest departure is at 07:10 and the last one is at 22:49. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 14 minutes.

How long does the train from Cheltenham to Northampton take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 56 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 90 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Cheltenham and Northampton?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Cheltenham and Northampton 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Northampton

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Northampton.

FAQs about the train journey from Cheltenham to Northampton

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

The train journey between Cheltenham and Northampton covers 90 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.