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Cities Near Northampton

Cities near Northampton, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Wellingborough, Milton Keynes, Rugby. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Northampton, UK is Wellingborough, about 9 mi (14 km) away — roughly 30 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Wellingborough9 mi / 14 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Milton Keynes15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Rugby18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Corby19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Bedford19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Leamington Spa27 mi / 44 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
Coventry29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Leicester29 mi / 46 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Dunstable29 mi / 47 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Aylesbury30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Northampton

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Wellingborough, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Corby, Bedford. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Northampton include Wellingborough, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Corby, Bedford. The closest is Wellingborough, about 9 miles (14 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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