Introduction
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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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 Hinds Head (Main Road) and Cartel Brasserie & Grill (17 Cotton End) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 106
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. The shortest flight to Northampton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 2h 01m 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 rental from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Northampton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2.4 km from downtown 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. The shortest flight to Northampton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 2h 01m 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 rental from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Northampton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2.4 km from downtown 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 (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Northampton, with prices from C$ 23 to C$ 4,006 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Northampton are about 2% 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 339+
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Holiday Inn Express Northampton - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
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The Granary at Fawsley
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 270+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Holiday Inn Northampton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 99+
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Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Renting a car in Northampton costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 195 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, 27% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 2.93 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$ 35.06 and C$ 46.75. 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$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 195 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, 27% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 2.93 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$ 35.06 and C$ 46.75. 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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