The average train between Derby and Northampton takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Northampton at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Northampton station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Derby to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Derby to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Northampton is 84.9 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Northampton via Tamworth and Rugby in around 2h 7m.