Carlisle to Northampton by train

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Overview: trains from Carlisle to Northampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Carlisle 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 01:41 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 324
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey US$120.00 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 16m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from Carlisle to Northampton

So you’re considering going from Carlisle to Northampton by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Carlisle and Northampton

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$120.00, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train timetable for travel between Carlisle and Northampton

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Carlisle to Northampton by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 01:41

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:45

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:44

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 21:25

  • Average number of daily trains: 22 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 36 minutes

Average train travel time from Carlisle to Northampton

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 5 minutes, travelling a total distance of 324 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Carlisle to Northampton trains

Tickets for travel to Northampton along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

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 Carlisle to Northampton

Want to know more about your journey from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Northampton is 324 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.