The average train between County Durham and Northampton takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from County Durham 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 every 3 hours between County Durham and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Durham is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Northampton at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from County Durham 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.
No, there is no direct train from County Durham to Northampton. However, there are services departing from County Durham station and arriving at Northampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
County Durham to Northampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
County Durham to Northampton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your County Durham to Northampton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between County Durham and Northampton is 274.8 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Bishop Auckland to Northampton via Darlington and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 43m.