Discover Swansea to Northampton by train

Planning a train adventure from Swansea to Northampton? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Swansea and Northampton

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 £89.97, 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 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 from Swansea to Northampton

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 03:42 and the last departure is 20:29. On weekends, the first train departs at 03:56 and the last train leaves at 23:32. On average, a total of 45 trains make this journey each day.

Swansea to Northampton distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 219 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 15 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Swansea and Northampton?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Swansea to Northampton?

The total distance between Swansea and Northampton is 219 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Northampton?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at £89.97. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Swansea to Northampton train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 4 months in advance of the departure date.

How long does the train take from Swansea to Northampton?

The fastest journey takes 4 hours and 15 minutes.