Taking the train from Northampton to Cheltenham

Ready to book a trip from Northampton to Cheltenham by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Northampton and Cheltenham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £52.10, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Northampton and Cheltenham

If you are taking the train from Northampton to Cheltenham, you will have 68 trains each day (with a departure every 12 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:16. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:55. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:43, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:55.

Train travel time and distance from Northampton to Cheltenham

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 54 minutes. The total distance travelled is 90 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Northampton and Cheltenham

Tickets for travel between Northampton and Cheltenham can be booked 4 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Maximising your travels to Cheltenham

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

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Northampton to Cheltenham by train?

The trip from Northampton to Cheltenham covers a distance of 90 kilometres.

How much does the train from Northampton to Cheltenham cost?

The minimum fare on this route is £52.10. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Northampton to Cheltenham?

You can book your tickets 4 and a half months in advance for this route.

How long does the train take from Northampton to Cheltenham?

The fastest travel time is 1 hour and 54 minutes.