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 November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
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 British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £22 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Northampton using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Northampton takes 193 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 217 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 British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £22 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Northampton using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Northampton takes 193 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 217 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

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,657 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £643 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from £13 to £350 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 50% 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)
£42+
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Mercure Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£41+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£27+
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The Langham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£33+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Hiring a car in Northampton costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 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, 3% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65. 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, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Northampton costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 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, 3% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65. 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, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Northampton

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£16/day

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Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

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