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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Northampton has to offer.

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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.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in October
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in October
Estimated hotel price
$68
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. The shortest flight to Northampton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 9 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 61 miles from Northampton. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Northampton takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 1.5 miles from downtown Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 34 miles from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 9 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 61 miles from Northampton. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Northampton takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 1.5 miles from downtown Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Northampton

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
LTNLondon Luton

Airlines serving Northampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

Average rates range from around $85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $111 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Northampton, with prices from $17 to $597 per night. Town Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Northampton are about 44% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Northampton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton

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Foxhill Farm Bed & Breakfast
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, 29 reviews)
$65+
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Holiday Inn Express Northampton - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2383 reviews)
$80+
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The Pytchley Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 379 reviews)
$118+
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Sedgebrook Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1851 reviews)
$101+
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Campanile Northampton
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2460 reviews)
$72+
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Ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, 2606 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Northampton, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Northampton, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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