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There are 11 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 23m
    £58–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to AsdabusUk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Asda to Coach ParkbusUk900 / ...
    10h 2m
    £38–72

  3. Drive 308.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Althorpcar308.9 mi
    5h 39m
    £77–111

  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 7m
    £42–118

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Rugbytrain
    3. Take the bus from Rugby Rail Station to East Lodgebus96
    7h 25m
    £48–141

  6. 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 5m
    £52–156

  7. 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 7m
    £94–262

  8. 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
    5h 56m
    £50–184

  9. 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 8m
    £60–188

  10. 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
    6h 49m
    £62–212

  11. 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 24m
    £60–206

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest 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 £55–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to East Lodge via Asda, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 10h 2m.

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