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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Althorp by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to NorthamptontrainEdinburgh - London Euston
    6h 47m
    £54–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationbusUkn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Coach ParkbusUkn31
    9h 40m
    £34–61

  3. Drive 308.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Althorpcar308.9 mi
    5h 39m
    £76–110

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain
    5h 35m
    £44–168

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to RugbytrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to East Lodgebus96
    7h 3m
    £62–183

  6. Train, bus via Tamworth

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tamworth High Leveltrain
    2. Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain
    3. Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to East Lodgebus96
    7h 53m
    £74–182

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeEDI - LTN
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Parkbus
    6h 25m
    £58–158

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 96 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeEDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Northamptontrain
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to East Lodgebus
    6h 41m
    £94–272

  9. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain
    6h 26m
    £50–228

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, line 96 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeEDI - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to East Lodgebus
    6h 37m
    £60–188

  11. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeGLA - LTN
    3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Parkbus
    7h 10m
    £61–213

  12. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
    7h 55m
    £64–206

Edinburgh to Althorp by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Althorp, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Northampton once a week. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to East Lodge via Leeds City Bus Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 9h 40m.

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