With a population of 197,322, Northampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Northampton has to offer.
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.
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 American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Northampton from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 35m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Nottingham takes 1h 38m and costs around AED 106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about AED 106 for a 1h 53m 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.
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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Northampton takes 95 miles and will cost you around AED 26. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 15 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.
Average rates range from around AED 458 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 515 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Northampton Centre and The Langham Hotel.
Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.70. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.