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. Northampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 34 miles from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, Ryanair, American Airlines and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Northampton from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 25m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.3 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.
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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around €4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2 miles from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around €114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €131 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Northampton Centre and The Langham Hotel.
Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.73 and €27.63. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.