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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in March
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 34 miles from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m trip. Located 0.4 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 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 135 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 08m trip. Located 0.4 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 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 135 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Northampton

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
LTNLondon Luton

Airlines serving Northampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,988 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,969 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,772 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,326 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 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 $4,878 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 1% 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$119+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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Holiday Inn Northampton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Sedgebrook Hall
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$127+
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ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$87+
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Westone Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$87+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Hiring a car in Northampton costs $52 per day, on average, or $314 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.85 and $57.13. 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 $52 per day, on average, or $314 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.85 and $57.13. 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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