How much does a train ticket cost from Northampton to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Northampton to Birmingham start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Northampton to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Northampton to Birmingham is 1h 2m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 50m and is operated by West Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Northampton to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 21 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Northampton to Birmingham?

The earliest train from Northampton to Birmingham departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Train Northampton to Birmingham from £7

Next train departures

Next departures from Northampton to Birmingham on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:10	Northampton	1h 4m	16:14	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:22	Long Buckby	52m	08:14	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:11	Northampton	1h 3m	08:14	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:37	Northampton	1h 8m	08:45	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:10	Northampton	1h 4m	09:14	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Birmingham on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:43	Northampton	1h 1m	11:44	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	10:54	Long Buckby	50m	11:44	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	09:06	Northampton	1h 2m	10:08	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:33	Northampton	1h 10m	10:43	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:59	Northampton	1h 4m	11:03	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Northampton to Birmingham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:22	Long Buckby	52m	10:14	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	07:22	Long Buckby	52m	08:14	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:11	Northampton	1h 3m	08:14	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:37	Northampton	1h 7m	08:44	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:10	Northampton	1h 4m	09:14	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Northampton to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

45 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £34	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £26	Average duration1h 2m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £9	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

Based on 5 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. West Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Northampton to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Northampton to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Northampton to Birmingham start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £22. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Northampton to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Northampton to Birmingham is 1h 2m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 50m and is operated by West Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Northampton to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 21 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Northampton to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Northampton to Birmingham departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£10

10/12

No data

Today

£8

12/12

£12

13/12

£7

14/12

£8

15/12

£21

16/12

£21

The cheapest trip from Northampton to Birmingham was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Northampton to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £7 to £25 for a train ticket from Northampton to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-12-13.