Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 1h 36m 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 rental from London, which is about 61 miles from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Global Rent A Car, 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 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Coventry, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 140 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 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. The shortest flight to Northampton from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 10h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 48 for a 1h 36m 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 rental from London, which is about 61 miles from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Global Rent A Car, 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 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Coventry, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 140 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 centre.

Airports near Northampton

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
LTNLondon Luton

Airlines serving Northampton

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,535 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,994 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,483 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,774 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,001 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,371 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,204 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Northampton, with prices from C$ 24 to C$ 1,051 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Northampton are about 45% 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 Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 338+
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Holiday Inn Express Northampton - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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The Granary at Fawsley
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Sedgebrook Hall
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 109+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Renting a car in Northampton costs C$ 129 per day, on average, or C$ 386 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 64% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.19 and C$ 40.25. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Northampton, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Northampton costs C$ 129 per day, on average, or C$ 386 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 64% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.19 and C$ 40.25. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Northampton, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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