Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 7 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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 261
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 261
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Icelandair 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 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around AED 169 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 73 for a 1h 33m 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 hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, 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 225 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2.4 km from the city centre of 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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Icelandair 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 13h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around AED 169 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 73 for a 1h 33m 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 hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, 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 225 km and will cost you around AED 26. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2.4 km from the city centre of 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 (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,160 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,150 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,697 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from AED 62 to AED 2,266 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 53% 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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Holiday Inn Express Northampton - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 209+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 342+
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ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 202+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 129+
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The Langham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 162+
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Heart of England, Northampton by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
AED 206+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Expect to pay AED 6.69 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 80.21 and AED 106.94. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Skoda Scala or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.69 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 80.21 and AED 106.94. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Compact (Skoda Scala or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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