Trains from Milton Keynes Central to Northampton

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Travelling from Milton Keynes Central to Northampton by train

Planning a trip or commuting from Milton Keynes Central to Northampton by train? Our guide offers essential journey details, tips for saving on train tickets, and more.

• Trains from Milton Keynes Central to Northampton typically take around 20 minutes. However, the fastest services can take just 15 minutes.
• Trains leave Milton Keynes Central as early as 05:37, with the last train leaving around 01:55.
• On average, there are 2 trains per hour to Northampton and 43 trains per day.
• For a train from Milton Keynes Central to Northampton, you can get fares as low as £12.60.

The journey time and frequency of services may vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner or download our app to find the best way to travel from A to B.

Keep reading for money-saving tips, downloadable timetables and live departures.

Our fastest train 15m

First train 05:37

Last train 01:55

Number of changes Direct

Trains per hour 2

Prices from £6.40 Each Way *Based on a return fare.

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Get cheap train tickets from Milton Keynes Central to Northampton

Here are six tips for getting the cheapest fares from Milton Keynes Central to Northampton at any time of the year.

• Book directly on our website or app: We won't charge any pesky booking or credit card fees. Just the ticket.
• Book in Advance: Enjoy big savings on longer distance journeys by booking in advance and travelling at a specific time. Limited availability, so book early.
• Travel Off-Peak: Travel outside peak times and bag yourself cheaper fares. Think after the morning commuter rush, evenings and weekends.
• Get a Railcard: Several Railcards offer discounts on train travel, catering to different passenger groups. Whether you’re travelling with a partner (Two Together Railcard), family (Family & Friends Railcard), or are a senior citizen (Senior Railcards), there are plenty of options available.
• Use GroupSave: GroupSave offers 1/3 savings for groups of three or more people, making it an ideal choice for saving money when travelling together.
• Consider a Season ticket: Save big on your regular commute with a Season Ticket, offering easy savings compared to buying individual anytime tickets. Choose from Weekly, Monthly, Annual, or even Flexi-Season options to suit your needs.

Ticket types explained

You can choose from a variety of ticket options when travelling. To make things easy, we’ve listed them all below.

• Anytime: Fully flexible tickets, for travel at any time of the day, on any valid train
• Advance: Single journey tickets for a specific train and time. Book early to get the best price. Available on longer distance journeys.
• Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak: Available for travelling at less busy times on weekdays, and all day at the weekend. Cheaper than Anytime.
• Season: Unlimited travel between two stations. Ideal for regular commuters.
• Flexi Season: 8 days of travel in 28 days – any time between two stations.