The average train between Nottingham and Northampton takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Northampton. 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 Nottingham and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Northampton at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Tamworth and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Northampton station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Nottingham to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Nottingham to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Nottingham and Northampton is 80.3 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Northampton via Tamworth and Rugby in around 2h 37m.