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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Northampton
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Northampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Northampton will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to Northampton without transferring at least 2 times.
P46980+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+
W057945:58 PM2h27Stansted Airport (SSD)8:25 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$671One-way2 transfers- P46930+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W056423:57 PM2h17Stansted Airport (SSD)6:14 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$751One-way2 transfers
- P46954+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W056434:54 PM2h21Stansted Airport (SSD)7:15 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$751One-way2 transfers
- P46966+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W057925:27 PM2h28Stansted Airport (SSD)7:55 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$751One-way2 transfers
- P46942+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+P055434:27 PM2h27Stansted Airport (SSD)6:54 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$881One-way2 transfers
- P46930+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W056423:57 PM2h17Stansted Airport (SSD)6:14 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$751One-way2 transfers
- P46954+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W056434:54 PM2h21Stansted Airport (SSD)7:15 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$751One-way2 transfers
- P46980+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W057945:58 PM2h27Stansted Airport (SSD)8:25 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$671One-way2 transfers
- P46942+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+P055434:27 PM2h27Stansted Airport (SSD)6:54 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$881One-way2 transfers
- P46918+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W057753:28 PM2h27Stansted Airport (SSD)5:55 PMNorthampton station (NMP)$881One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to Northampton:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Northampton costing on average $99 (€79).
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around $99 (€79) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-73.71 (€-58.78). The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Northampton trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P46918+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W05775 | 3:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h27 | 5:55 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
| P46930+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W05642 | 3:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h17 | 6:14 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
| P46942+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+P05543 | 4:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h27 | 6:54 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
| P46954+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W05643 | 4:54 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h21 | 7:15 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
| P46966+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W05792 | 5:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h28 | 7:55 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
| P46980+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W05794 | 5:58 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2h27 | 8:25 PM Northampton station (NMP) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Northampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Northampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 8:15 AM |
Last train 10:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from London Stansted Airport to Northampton trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Northampton from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Stansted Airport to Northampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Northampton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Northampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Stansted Airport to Northampton
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
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