The average train between York and Northampton takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Northampton at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Northampton. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Northampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
York to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Northampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Northampton station.
Book your York to Northampton train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between York and Northampton is 190.3 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from York to Northampton via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 12m.