Train Reading to Northampton from £64 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Northampton takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

1h 53m
Duration: 110 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 3m

£52–86

Reading to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Northampton at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:15 PM → 3:08 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 4:08 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 5:08 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 6:08 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:07 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 12:09 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 1:07 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 2:07 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:07 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:07 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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