Birmingham to Northampton by train
Northampton lies 74 km (46 mi) east of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 42 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 90 km (56 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Birmingham | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 245,899 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Five Ways railway station, Jewellery Quarter railway station, Adderley Park railway station | Northampton Bridge Street railway station, Pitsford and Brampton railway station, Northampton St. John's Street railway station |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | NN1 |
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Common questions
How far is Northampton from Birmingham?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, east of Birmingham; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Northampton by train?
About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Northampton?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.