Northampton to Reading by train
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Overview: trains from Northampton to Reading
Find the key information for travelling by train from Northampton to Reading, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
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Cost of train travel from Northampton to Reading
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Northampton to Reading:
Cheapest ticket: €73.72
Pricing when booking a month in advance:
Pricing when booking a week in advance:
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
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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.
The train journey from Northampton to Reading covers 87 kilometres in total.
The lowest price on this route is €73.72. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .
You can start booking tickets for this route 3 months in advance.
The fastest journey is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
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