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 4 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
€64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in November
Estimated hotel price
€64
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Northampton from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

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 €36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €31 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 135 miles and will cost you around €9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 190 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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Northampton from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

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 €36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €31 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 135 miles and will cost you around €9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 190 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 (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from €14 to €517 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 45% 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)
€53+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€68+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€73+
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ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€46+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€33+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.58 and €24.77. 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 Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.58 and €24.77. 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 Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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