The average train between Northampton and Cardiff takes 3h 35m 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.
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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Northampton to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Cardiff train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Northampton to Cardiff train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Northampton and Cardiff is 179.4 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 47m.