Train Northampton to Derby from £35 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Derby takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton to Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 40m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain
Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain
Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Derbytrain

2h 11m

£28–58

Northampton to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Derby. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Derby at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:10 PM → 5:54 PM
1h 44m • 2 changes
5:12 PM → 6:42 PM
1h 30m • 2 changes
6:06 PM → 7:41 PM
1h 35m • 2 changes
7:06 PM → 8:41 PM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 6:41 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:52 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:15 AM → 6:41 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:52 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:15 AM → 6:41 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
5:42 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 8:42 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 9:52 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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