The average train between Northampton and Cottingham takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton to Cottingham. 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 Cottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Cottingham at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Northampton to Cottingham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Cottingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Northampton to Cottingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Cottingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cottingham station.
Book your Northampton to Cottingham train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Northampton and Cottingham is 173 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Cottingham via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 53m.