- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and archaeology, with highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Irthlingborough to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irthlingborough to London will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Irthlingborough for London on Sun, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irthlingborough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Irthlingborough to London:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irthlingborough to London costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (58m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Irthlingborough to London trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:19 AM Irthlingborough | 1h03 | 9:22 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Irthlingborough to London run on average 20 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average train duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 5:33 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Irthlingborough to London trains use the Kettering to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Irthlingborough and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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