Northampton to Reading by train

  • First train
    05:05
  • Last train
    22:43
  • Avg changes
    1
  • Fastest journey
    1hr 57m
  • Distance
    87 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    62
  • Avg. journey time
    2hr 19m
  • Train operators
Prices explained

At Rail Europe we believe in price transparency. We use real data from Rail Europe searches to estimate the cheapest fares you should be able to find for your journey.

The cheapest price is the lowest fare we've ever found for this journey. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year.

More popular journeys include 30 days in advance and 7 days in advance prices. These are updated every two weeks using prices we've found by searching exactly 7 or 30 days from the most recent Thursday (we picked Thursday because this is when average prices are usually found).

30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

Prices are sourced in GBP and converted to other currencies using the daily market exchange rate.

We're always seeking to improve how price-checking works, and we welcome feedback on how we can make it better.

Discover Northampton to Reading by train

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

Cost of train travel from Northampton to Reading

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Northampton to Reading:

  • Cheapest ticket: €71.88

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Northampton to Reading daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Reading on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 62 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:05: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:37: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:55: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:43: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 13 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time from Northampton to Reading

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 57 minutes, travelling a total distance of 87 kilometres.

How far in advance Northampton and Reading tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Northampton and Reading are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Reading

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

FAQs about the train journey from Northampton to Reading

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

What’s the distance between Northampton and Reading by train?

The train journey from Northampton to Reading covers 87 kilometres in total.

How much is a train ticket from Northampton to Reading?

The lowest price on this route is €71.88. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

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

You can start booking tickets for this route 3 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Northampton to Reading by train?

The fastest journey is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

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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.