Planning a visit to watch Northampton Town FC at the Pallet-Track Sixfields Stadium? Whether you're travelling by car, train or public transport, this guide covers everything you need to know, including driving directions, train routes, parking, accessible parking, and the easiest ways to reach the stadium from nearby transport hubs.
Northampton Town FC play their home matches at the Pallet-Track Sixfields Stadium, located on Sixfields Crescent, Northampton Town, West Midlands, WS1 4SA. The stadium sits approximately 1.5 miles south-west of Northampton Town town centre and has excellent access to the M6 motorway, local bus services and its own railway station.
If travelling from Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford or elsewhere in the north, follow the M6 southbound.
Matchday traffic can become busy within the final mile before kick-off, so arriving at least 60-90 minutes early is recommended.
Supporters travelling from Birmingham, London, Oxford or the South West should use the M6 northbound.
The journey from Birmingham city centre usually takes around 20-30 minutes, although traffic can increase significantly on matchdays.
If arriving from Leicester, Coventry or the East Midlands:
Fans travelling from Wolverhampton, Telford or Shrewsbury should:
Travelling from Manchester, Liverpool, Preston or other northern destinations usually involves changing trains at either Wolverhampton or Birmingham New Street.
The nearest railway station is Sixfields Stadium Station, which is served by trains operating between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton. The station is only around a two-minute walk from the stadium.
Supporters travelling from London, Reading, Bristol or the South Coast should travel into Birmingham New Street before changing onto a local service for Sixfields Stadium Station.
Regular local trains run throughout the day between Birmingham New Street and Sixfields Stadium, making rail one of the easiest ways to reach the ground.
The journey could not be much easier.
There is no shuttle bus because the station is located immediately beside the stadium.
Yes.
If you arrive at Northampton Town Railway Station instead of Sixfields Stadium Station, the walk to the stadium is approximately 1.5 miles and usually takes around 30 minutes. The route is mostly flat and follows well-lit roads.
Yes.
Several local buses operate between Northampton Town town centre and the stadium.
Bus services operate throughout most matchdays, although checking current timetables before travelling is always advisable.
No.
There is currently no dedicated matchday shuttle bus operating between Northampton Town town centre or railway stations and the Pallet-Track Sixfields Stadium. This is largely because Sixfields Stadium railway station is located immediately next to the ground.
No official park and ride service operates for Northampton Town FC home matches.
However, supporters often use nearby railway stations or town centre parking before travelling the short distance by train or bus if stadium parking is unavailable.
Yes.
The Pallet-Track Sixfields Stadium offers official matchday parking.
Official parking is the closest and most convenient option but should be booked as early as possible for popular fixtures.
If official parking has sold out, several alternative options are available nearby.
The railway station has over 100 parking spaces and sits immediately beside the stadium, making it one of the easiest alternatives if spaces remain available.
Numerous council-operated long-stay car parks are available within Northampton Town town centre.
Town centre parking can also make leaving after the match slightly easier than parking immediately beside the ground.
Some unrestricted residential roads within walking distance offer on-street parking.
Always check local parking restrictions and avoid blocking driveways or parking in permit-only zones.
Yes.
Accessible parking is available at the stadium for supporters with mobility needs.
Sixfields Stadium railway station also provides accessible parking spaces, although passengers should note that the station itself has limited step-free access between platforms.
