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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Northampton has to offer.
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
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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 26h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $42 for a 1h 52m 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.
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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
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 $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 135 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.
Airlines serving Northampton
Where to stay in Northampton
Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $212 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Northampton Centre and The Langham Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton
Most booked hotels in Northampton
Hiring a car in Northampton
Hiring a car in Northampton costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 308 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.