The average train between Widnes and Northampton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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 Widnes and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Northampton at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Northampton station via Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Widnes to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Northampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Widnes to Northampton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Widnes and Northampton is 175.4 km. The road distance is 235 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Runcorn to Milton Keynes Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 1h 25m.