Train Cardiff to Northampton from £90 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Northampton takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

3h 40m
Duration: 157 mi
Distance: £90
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 22m

£74–124

Cardiff to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Northampton at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:09 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

11:45 AM → 3:07 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 5:07 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 7:07 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 9:07 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 11:07 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 1:07 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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