Doncaster to Northampton by train

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Overview: trains from Doncaster to Northampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Doncaster 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 05:38 View journey
Last train 23:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 144
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey €108.69 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 26m
Train operators 5

Doncaster to Northampton by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Doncaster to Northampton? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 144 kilometres.

Train cost from Doncaster to Northampton

Ready to book tickets from Doncaster to Northampton? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Doncaster and Northampton typically run €108.69.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Doncaster to Northampton train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:38.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:25.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:00.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:21.

  • 27 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 31 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Doncaster to Northampton

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 39 minutes, spanning 144 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Doncaster and Northampton?

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

Additional information on train travel from Doncaster to Northampton

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Northampton city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Doncaster to Northampton

Want to know more about your journey from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Northampton is 144 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.