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How to get fromEdinburgh to Althorpby train, bus, car or plane

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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 Northamptontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston
    6h 18m
    £48–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Coach Parkbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    9h 21m
    £31–55

  3. Drive 308.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Althorpcar car 308.9 mi
    5h 41m
    £76–109

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain train
    5h 5m
    £42–118

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to East Lodgebus bus 96
    6h 33m
    £47–192

  6. Train, bus via Tamworth

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tamworth High Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to East Lodgebus bus 96
    7h 22m
    £55–146

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Parkbus bus
    5h 55m
    £52–140

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Northamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to East Lodgebus bus
    6h 11m
    £94–282

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

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain train
    5h 52m
    £49–116

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to East Lodgebus bus
    6h 5m
    £60–186

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

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Parkbus bus
    6h 38m
    £62–134

  12. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    7h 23m
    £56–200

Edinburgh to Althorp by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest 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 5 times a week. Tickets cost £45–130 and the journey takes 5h 15m. 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 21m.

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