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 easyJet, American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 34m 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 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 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.
Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £530 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Northampton Centre and The Langham Hotel.
Hiring a car in Northampton costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.