Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Northampton travel guide

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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 Red Lion (East Haddon) (Main Street East Haddon) and Greens Restaurant - Northampton (90 Windingbrook Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 284
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 284
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 Avianca, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates 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 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 225 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 Avianca, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates 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 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Northampton takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 225 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,815 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,206 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,927 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

Average rates range from around AED 304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 407 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from AED 62 to AED 2,193 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 45% 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 294+
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Sedgebrook Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 371+
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Campanile Northampton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 261+
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Ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 228+
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The Langham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 191+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 176+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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