The average train between Dunstable and Northampton takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Northampton at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Bedford and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Northampton station via Bedford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Dunstable to Northampton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Northampton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Dunstable to Northampton train tickets online with Thameslink and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Dunstable and Northampton is 47.4 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Northampton via Bedford and Bletchley in around 2h 32m.