The average train between Northampton and Reading takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Reading station via Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Northampton to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Northampton to Reading train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Northampton and Reading is 88.5 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Reading via Coventry in around 2h 23m.