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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Northampton has to offer.

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$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
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 55 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Train. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around C$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 57 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.0 km from the city centre, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 15 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 4 km from downtown Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 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 55 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Train. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around C$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 57 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.0 km from the city centre, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 15 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 4 km from downtown Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Northampton

Airlines serving Northampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

Average rates range from around C$ 171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 192 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Northampton Centre and The Langham Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton

Most booked hotels in Northampton

Fawsley Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 396+
Holiday Inn Express Northampton - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 85+
The Granary at Fawsley
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
The Plough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 111+
Ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 86+

Renting a car in Northampton

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 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$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 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$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.