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.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around RM 210 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about RM 179 for a 2h 00m 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 U-Save and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Northampton takes 177 km and will cost you around RM 31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 58 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 RM 571 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 626 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Northampton Centre and The Langham Hotel.