The average train between Basingstoke and Northampton takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Northampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Northampton at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Northampton station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Basingstoke to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Basingstoke to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Basingstoke and Northampton is 110.7 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Northampton via Coventry in around 2h 30m.