Train Chester to Northampton from £44 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Northampton takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. 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: £44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain Crewe - London Euston / ...

2h 41m

£30–96

Chester to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Northampton at 11:59 PM. 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 Monday, April 27, 2026

12:32 PM → 3:09 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 4:07 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
2:56 PM → 5:07 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
3:32 PM → 6:08 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
5:37 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 2m • 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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
5:37 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 2m • 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 Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:48 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
5:37 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 2m • 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Northampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chester to Northampton.

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Distance: 114.8 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Northampton, England?

West Midlands Trains operates a train from Crewe to Rugby hourly. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Two other operators also service this route.

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