The average train between Northampton and Swindon takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton to Swindon. 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 Swindon. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Swindon at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Swindon station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Northampton to Swindon train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Swindon train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Northampton to Swindon train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Northampton and Swindon is 98.6 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Swindon via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa in around 3h 50m.