The average train between Northampton and Manchester takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Manchester station via Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Northampton to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Northampton to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Northampton and Manchester is 164.3 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Manchester Piccadilly via Rugby in around 2h 28m.