Northampton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Northampton
With a population of 197,322, Northampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Northampton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Northampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Red Lion (East Haddon) (Main Street East Haddon) and Greens Restaurant - Northampton (90 Windingbrook Lane) are great picks.
When to visit Northampton
How to Get to Northampton
Plane
Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 34 miles from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $56 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 9 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 61 miles from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Northampton takes 95 miles and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2 miles from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Northampton
Where to stay in Northampton
Average rates range from around $212 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Northampton Centre and The Langham Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton
Most booked hotels in Northampton
Hiring a car in Northampton
Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.