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Trip Overview

The average train between Swindon and Northampton takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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.

3h 56m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
  2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
3h 18m
£52–103

Swindon to Northampton train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Northampton at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Cheltenham Spa and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon to Northampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Swindon to Northampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Northampton, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Northampton via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 18m.

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