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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 2 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. For delicious green meals, the 1867 (The 1867 Heart of the Shires Shopping Village) and Rose & Crown Hartwell (3 Park Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Northampton.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in January
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in January
Estimated hotel price
£44
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 55 km from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 20m.

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 £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £35 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 2.0 km from the city centre, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 15 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 INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 4 km from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 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 55 km from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 20m.

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 £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £35 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 2.0 km from the city centre, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 15 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 INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 4 km from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Northampton

Airlines serving Northampton

Lufthansa
Good (3,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,781 reviews)
SWISS
Good (862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,134 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (886 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,379 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,629 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (315 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £528 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

Holiday Inn Express Northampton - South, An IHG Hotel
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£42+
The Granary at Fawsley
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Fawsley Hall
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£224+
The Plough Hotel
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£57+
Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£80+
Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Northampton Town Centre
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in Northampton

Hiring a car in Northampton costs £30 per day, on average, or £59 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, 38% 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Northampton costs £30 per day, on average, or £59 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, 38% 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.