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 Hinds Head (Main Road) and Cartel Brasserie & Grill (17 Cotton End) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in November
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in November
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 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $63 for a 1h 34m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Northampton takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $21 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $63 for a 1h 34m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Northampton takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $21 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

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,492 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from $30 to $1,063 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 46% 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)
$106+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$94+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$68+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.58. 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 (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.58. 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 (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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