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. Northampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Northampton
Activities
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
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Northampton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 1.3 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 hire from London, which is about 61 miles 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Northampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2 miles from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Northampton
Where to stay in Northampton
Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £470 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
Hiring a car in Northampton
Hiring a car in Northampton costs £45 per day, on average, or £89 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Standard (Class Standard Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Alto or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.