Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Northampton has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Northampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hinds Head (Main Road) and Cartel Brasserie & Grill (17 Cotton End) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 54 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by LNER. The train journey from Northampton to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around $87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $92 for a 3h 50m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 14 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Northampton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 54 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by LNER. The train journey from Northampton to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around $87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $92 for a 3h 50m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 14 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Northampton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Northampton

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
LTNLondon Luton

Airlines serving Northampton

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,808 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,762 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,234 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,344 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,742 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,948 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from $28 to $1,038 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 30% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton

Most booked hotels in Northampton

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Holiday Inn Express Northampton - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Holiday Inn Northampton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$102+
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ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$72+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$77+
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The Langham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$84+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.76 and $47.68. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.76 and $47.68. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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