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. 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
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Train. The train journey from Northampton to Coventry takes 1h 34m and costs around ₹ 1,668 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about ₹ 2,586 for a 1h 34m 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 hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 ₹ 334. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 584 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 4 km from the city centre of Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 2.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Northampton
Where to stay in Northampton
Average rates range from around ₹ 10,216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,691 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
Expect to pay ₹ 154 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 ₹ 1,852 and ₹ 2,469. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Northampton, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.