Train Chester to Northampton from £48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Northampton takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

2h 30m
Duration: 115 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 19m

£33–96

Chester to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Northampton at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

4:58 AM → 7:16 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:27 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 12:09 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:07 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 2:07 PM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

4:58 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

4:58 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:27 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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