The average train between Grantham and Northampton takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Grantham 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 Grantham and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Northampton at 2:03 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Northampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Grantham to Northampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Northampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Grantham to Northampton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), West Midlands Trains and Hull Trains.
The distance between Grantham and Northampton is 75.3 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Northampton via King's Cross and London Euston in around 2h 36m.