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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in November
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 28m 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$ 21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 217 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 28m 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$ 21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 217 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

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 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$ 842 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Northampton are about 57% 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$ 331+
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Holiday Inn Express Northampton - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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The Granary at Fawsley
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
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Sedgebrook Hall
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 105+
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Renting a car in Northampton

Renting a car in Northampton costs C$ 35 per day, on average, or C$ 106 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 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$ 29.20 and C$ 38.93. 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$ 35 per day, on average, or C$ 106 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 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$ 29.20 and C$ 38.93. 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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