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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Cardiff takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration
157 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 48m
£60–108

Northampton to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country8h 13m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 14m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 15m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 14m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 15m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 14m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 15m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 14m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 15m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 19m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 14m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 15m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 16m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 15m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 14m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Northampton to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 156.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Northampton to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 48m.

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