Introduction
What to do
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. Northampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 March
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £41 for a 2h 21m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Northampton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Northampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around £6. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 125 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 British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £41 for a 2h 21m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Northampton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Northampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around £6. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 125 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 (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,853 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,384 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £642 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from £13 to £2,182 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 4% 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)
£50+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Mercure Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£39+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£33+
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The Langham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£37+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Hiring a car in Northampton costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 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, 23% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.54 and £23.38. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Northampton costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 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, 23% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.54 and £23.38. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Northampton

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£15/day

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Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£15/day

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