Leicester to Northampton by train
Northampton lies 46 km (29 mi) south of Leicester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 27 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 57 km (35 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Leicester | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 368,600 | 245,899 |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Leicester Belgrave Road railway station, Leicester Central railway station, Humberstone Road railway station | Northampton Bridge Street railway station, Pitsford and Brampton railway station, Northampton St. John's Street railway station |
| Postal codes | LE1–LE19 | NN1 |
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Staying in Northampton
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Common questions
How far is Northampton from Leicester?
46 km (29 mi) in a straight line, south of Leicester; by road roughly 57 km (35 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leicester to Northampton by train?
About 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Leicester 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.