The average train between Sheffield and Northampton takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Northampton at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Northampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Sheffield to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your Sheffield to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Sheffield and Northampton is 131.9 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Northampton via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 24m.