London Euston to Northampton Trains From £9.00*

It takes around one hour to get from London Euston to Northampton with West Midlands Trains. On your travels, you'll journey north from London towards Buckinghamshire before passing into the East Midlands.

West Midlands Trains covers a wide area, serving key Midlands cities like Birmingham and Wolverhampton, along with many smaller towns. It also offers regular services directly to London Euston, connecting commuter towns in places like Hertfordshire to the capital.

Departing from London Euston

London Euston can be found in the London Borough of Camden, in North London, approximately half a mile from its siblings, London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International stations. It’s actually one of the busiest stations in the country.

Nevertheless, London Euston is an easy station to reach. There are hordes of taxis and local buses that stop along Euston Road, and if you need to catch the tube, then the station’s own tube station runs on the Northern and Victoria lines, and nearby Euston Square station runs on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Unlike its railway siblings half a mile away, the station has its own bus station – Euston Bus Station, as well as a taxi rank directly in front of the bus station.

Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, and Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operators from this station, serving destinations like Liverpool Lime Street, Glasgow Central, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly.

Main stops

When travelling from London Euston to Northampton, there are usually five stops along the route: Watford Junction, Leighton Buzzard, Bletchley, Milton Keynes Central, and Wolverton. Yet, these stops may change due to unforeseen circumstances like sudden scheduling changes, engineering work, or poor weather. It’s best to double-check before you travel to make sure.

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Arriving at Northampton

The train from London Euston will arrive at Northampton Train Station, around half a mile west of Northampton town centre. Its proximity to the town centre means that you can walk there on foot, but if you'd like to take public transport, then local taxis and buses are available outside the station's entrance.

There's plenty to do in Northampton, and if you're a history fiend, then you're in for a treat as there's historical monuments from different stages in British history, such as the Medieval Holy Sepulchre, the 17th century All Saints Church, and the 19th century Guildhall, all of which can be explored on foot.

West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast are the main operators from this station. London Euston, Rugby, and Milton Keynes Central are some main destinations that these operators serve from Northampton.

West Midlands Railway train classes

Standard Class:

• Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.

West Midlands Railway train travel advice

Luggage:

• Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag, ensuring they are well-packed and do not obstruct the doors.

Pets:

• Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead.
• Other animals must travel in carriers.
• There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.

Bicycles:

• No parking reservation needed, first come, first served.
• Folding bicycles are allowed at any time. Full-sized bicycles are restricted at certain stations during specific times.

Children:

• Up to two children aged four and under can travel for free with a paying adult guardian.
• Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together.
• The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.

Passenger Assist

• We assist with boarding and alighting (including ramps and sight guidance), station navigation, and luggage handling as per our luggage policy. Additionally, we provide advice on facilities available on board and at stations.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.