Edinburgh to Northampton train from $25 (€22) with Avanti West Coast

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Northampton

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Cheapest

$65

Average

$81

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

05:52AM5h46

Edinburgh

11:38AMNorthampton

$651One-way

0 transfers

07:52AM5h45

Edinburgh

01:37PMNorthampton

$771One-way

0 transfers

09:52AM5h45

Edinburgh

03:37PMNorthampton

$1021One-way

0 transfers

Edinburgh to Northampton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, December 5

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Avanti West Coast	05:52AM Edinburgh	5h46	11:38AM Northampton	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	09:52AM Edinburgh	5h45	03:37PM Northampton	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast	07:52AM Edinburgh	5h45	01:37PM Northampton	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Northampton

Showing times and prices for Dec 05

Fastest Journey

5 h 45 m

Average

5 h 45 m

Trains per day

Distance

438 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Edinburgh for Northampton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

09:52AM5h45

Edinburgh

03:37PMNorthampton

$1021One-way

0 transfers

07:52AM5h45

Edinburgh

01:37PMNorthampton

$771One-way

0 transfers

05:52AM5h46

Edinburgh

11:38AMNorthampton

$651One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Northampton

Trains from Edinburgh to Northampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€47) but you can travel from only $25 (€22) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $25 (€22)

Distance

272 miles (438 km)

Average train duration

5h 42m

Cheapest ticket price

$52 (€47)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

5h 3m

First train

01:40

Last train

21:34

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $25 (€22)

Train companies: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Northampton trains

Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and CrossCountry trains will get you to Northampton from Edinburgh from $62 (€55). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Edinburgh to Northampton train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 5 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: $62
Virgin Trains frequency: 6 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Edinburgh to Northampton with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $149

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Northampton

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Northampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Northampton.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Northampton can start from as little as $52 (€47) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Northampton is $120 (€107); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Edinburgh to Northampton is 5 h 3 min to travel the 272 mile (438 km) long trip, with around there are 5 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Northampton leaves at 1: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Northampton leaves at 9: 34 PM.

There are 5 trains a day from Edinburgh to Northampton which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Edinburgh to Northampton, you can count on Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Northampton. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Edinburgh to Northampton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 34 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Northampton, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Northampton by train is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Northampton from Edinburgh including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Northampton

Edinburgh

Northampton

The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Northampton.

Edinburgh Waverley Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
Sun: 07:00 - 23:59

Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley

Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.