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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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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 Red Lion Yardley Hastings (89 High Street Yardly Hastings) and Restaurant Hibiscus (Delapré Abbey London Road) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in December
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in December
Estimated hotel price
£53
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. 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Northampton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Northampton takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 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. 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Northampton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Northampton takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 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 (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £483 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from £13 to £500 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 46% 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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Fawsley Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£188+
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Holiday Inn Express Northampton - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Sedgebrook Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£75+
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Ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£51+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Hiring a car in Northampton costs £51 per day, on average, or £102 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 £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Northampton costs £51 per day, on average, or £102 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 £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Northampton

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£26/day

Compact SUV

People carrier

5 adults, 5 Bags

£79/day

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