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

Northampton travel guide

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With a population of 197,322, Northampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. 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 Red Lion Yardley Hastings (89 High Street Yardly Hastings) and Restaurant Hibiscus (Delapré Abbey London Road) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in December
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in December
Estimated hotel price
$130
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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Northampton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Northampton takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Northampton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Northampton takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,842 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,362 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $213 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from $28 to $1,122 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 47% 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Sedgebrook Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$174+
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Ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$115+
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Travelodge Northampton M1
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$120+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$91+
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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 $36.62 and $48.83.

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 $36.62 and $48.83.

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