The average train between Bournemouth and Northampton takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Northampton at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Northampton station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Bournemouth to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Bournemouth to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bournemouth and Northampton is 183.5 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Northampton via Coventry in around 3h 33m.