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 (East Haddon) (Main Street East Haddon) and Greens Restaurant - Northampton (90 Windingbrook Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
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 Auckland and takes around 25h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around $85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $94 for a 2h 00m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Northampton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 155 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 Auckland and takes around 25h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around $85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $94 for a 2h 00m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Northampton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 155 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

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,509 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,341 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,144 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 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 $1,303 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 59% 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)
$119+
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Sedgebrook Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$153+
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ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$96+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$82+
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Travelodge Northampton M1
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$126+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.24. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.24. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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