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 March
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$132
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 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 19m 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

You can travel by bus to Northampton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 233 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 27h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 19m 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

You can travel by bus to Northampton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 233 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 (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,373 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,948 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,058 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,376 reviews)
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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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Holiday Inn Northampton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$123+
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Sedgebrook Hall
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$130+
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ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$92+
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Westone Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$89+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Hiring a car in Northampton costs $53 per day, on average, or $320 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.76 and $58.35. 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 Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Northampton costs $53 per day, on average, or $320 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.76 and $58.35. 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 Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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