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Get from Watford to Northampton
The journey takes about 47 minutes, and with fares starting at just €43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Watford to Northampton 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 Watford to Northampton?
The cheapest train tickets from Watford to Northampton start from €43. The average price for this train route is around €43. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Watford to Northampton?
The average train journey time from Watford to Northampton is 47m, covering a distance of 73 km. The fastest train gets you there in 39m and is operated by West Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Watford to Northampton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Watford to Northampton?
The earliest train from Watford to Northampton departs at 07:09. And the latest train departs at 20:38.
Which is the best train operator from Watford to Northampton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Watford to Northampton?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Avanti West Coast has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Watford to Northampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Watford to Northampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Watford to Northampton was searched and found on 22 Jan 2026 with a price of €41To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Watford to Northampton as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €41 to €47 for a train ticket from Watford to Northampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €41, which is on 2026-01-28.