The average train between Northampton and Dunstable takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Bletchley and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Dunstable station via Bletchley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Northampton to Dunstable train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Dunstable train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Northampton to Dunstable train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Thameslink.
The distance between Northampton and Dunstable is 47.4 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Leagrave via Bletchley and Bedford in around 2h 24m.