Northampton to London by train

Northampton to London is a direct train ride of about an hour. London Northwestern Railway runs about two trains an hour from Northampton station to London Euston, and the fastest take 50 minutes, with a usual journey of about 1 hour 3 minutes. Advance tickets start from £9 one way, and Interrail and Eurail Global Pass holders can board without a reservation. Most visitors going to central London finish at Euston and carry on by Underground or on foot.

Trains leave from Northampton station

Northampton station is on Black Lion Hill, near the town centre, about a 15 minute walk along Marefair and up Gold Street. It is managed by London Northwestern Railway, with a ticket office, lifts to every platform, shops and refreshments, and staff help throughout the day and night. Buy your ticket at the ticket office or before you arrive, and check the platform on the departure screens.

Every train to London from here is direct. You stay on board until Euston, the last stop.

About two trains an hour, direct, in an hour or so

Trains leave about twice an hour through the day. The fastest takes 50 minutes and the usual journey is about 1 hour 3 minutes, so compare arrival times when you choose. Late services change more than daytime ones, so check any train after about 22:00 on the day you travel.

Choosing the right ticket

Advance tickets are the cheapest, but they are for one named train and cannot easily be changed. Off-Peak tickets are dearer and avoid the busy commuting hours, with Super Off-Peak cheaper still at the quietest times. Anytime tickets are the most expensive and are valid on any train that day.

Advance fares from Northampton start from £9 one way, and the price rises as trains fill. A Railcard takes about a third off many fares if you qualify, such as the 16-25, Senior or Family & Friends Railcard.

No seat reservation needed

With an Advance ticket you are booked on one specific train, so board that one. With other tickets you can sit in any available seat of the right class. Pass holders can board without a reservation.

Using a Global Pass from Northampton

London Northwestern Railway accepts Interrail and Eurail Global Passes, and a pass holder can board without a reservation. Use a travel day on your Global Pass and just board. If you live in the UK, a Global Pass covers only one outward and one return journey in your own country, so it does not suit an ordinary trip inside Britain. The Interrail Great Britain Pass is sold to residents of other European countries, not to UK residents.

Arriving at London Euston

Euston is on Euston Road in north London, with taxis and bus links outside. The Underground station has the Northern and Victoria lines, and Euston Square, a short walk away, has the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines. King's Cross St Pancras is within walking distance, so you can reach Eurostar at St Pancras and trains to the north from King's Cross without a long ride.

Engineering work to know about

Buses replace late-night London Northwestern Railway trains between Northampton and London Euston from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 October 2026. Check your date before you travel if you plan to be on a late train.