With a population of 197,322, Northampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Northampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 55 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 10m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 36m 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 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
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 $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 225 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 $193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $211 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 $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Van or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.