The average train between Northampton and Kent takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Northampton to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Kent at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Kent. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Kent station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Northampton to Kent train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Kent train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Northampton to Kent train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Southeastern.
The distance between Northampton and Kent is 156.4 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Lenham via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 2h 46m.