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Outbound fromSmethwick Galton Bridge to Northampton by train
It takes an average of 2h 56m to travel from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Northampton by train, over a distance of around 49 miles (79 km). There are normally 39 trains per day travelling from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Northampton and tickets for this journey start from £14.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:11 | |
| Departure station | Smethwick Galton Bridge | |
| Arrival station | Northampton | |
| Journey time | From 1h 23m | |
| Distance | 49 miles (79 km) | |
| Frequency | 39 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £14.40 | |
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How to travel from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Northampton by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Northampton? Look no further.
You'll usually find 39 trains per day running between Smethwick Galton Bridge and Northampton, which usually take 2 hours 56 minutes to complete the 49 miles (79 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 23 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Northampton by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast trains are the main operator of services on this route, so you're likely to travel with them for all or at least part of your journey to Northampton.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Northampton start from £14.40 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Northampton? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Northampton
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