The average train between Chester and Northampton takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. 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.
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 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Northampton station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Chester to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Chester to Northampton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Northampton is 171 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Northampton via Crewe and Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 14m.