The average train between Chesterfield and Northampton takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesterfield is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Northampton at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chesterfield to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Chesterfield station and arriving at Northampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Chesterfield to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Chesterfield station.
Chesterfield to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Chesterfield to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Chesterfield and Northampton is 116.8 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Chesterfield to Northampton via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 19m.