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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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, Clary's (6 Commercial Street) and The Church Restaurant (67-83 Bridge Street) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
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 54 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 24h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $69 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 14 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Northampton takes 153 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 54 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 24h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $69 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 14 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Northampton takes 153 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Northampton

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
LTNLondon Luton

Airlines serving Northampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $173 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from $27 to $932 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 44% 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Sedgebrook Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Campanile Northampton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$112+
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Ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$100+
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The Langham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$81+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$75+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Expect to pay $2.72 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 $32.61 and $43.47. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Citroen C4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.72 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 $32.61 and $43.47. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Citroen C4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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