The average train between Manchester and Northampton takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Northampton at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Northampton station via Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Manchester to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Manchester to Northampton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Manchester and Northampton is 164.3 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Northampton via Rugby in around 1h 56m.