The average train between Northampton and Nottingham takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. 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 Nottingham at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Nottingham station via Rugby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Northampton to Nottingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Nottingham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Northampton to Nottingham train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Northampton and Nottingham is 80.3 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Nottingham via Rugby and Tamworth High Level in around 2h 48m.