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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Northampton
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
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 $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Northampton on Tue, Dec 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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€79 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Northampton train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Northampton trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM London Stansted Airport | 2h27 | 10:57 AM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h25 | 7:25 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h25 | 9:25 PM Northampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book London Stansted Airport to Northampton trains with Omio?
West Midlands Trains as well as Cross Country and Stansted Express offer trains services from London Stansted Airport to Northampton. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Stansted Airport to Northampton.
Why book with Omio vs West Midlands Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for West Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of Cross Country and Stansted Express to find the best option for your trip from London Stansted Airport to Northampton.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare West Midlands Trains with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Stansted Airport to Northampton.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While West Midlands Trains tickets can be bought on West Midlands Trains's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Cross Country and Stansted Express to help you choose the right option for your journey from London Stansted Airport to Northampton.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Stansted Airport to Northampton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Northampton
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Northampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $31 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Stansted Express from London Stansted Airport to Northampton trainsWest Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Stansted Express trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Northampton from $31 (€24). 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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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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