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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 Northamptontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston
    6h 49m
    £119–183

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus
    6h 16m
    £40–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northamptonbus bus Uk900 / ...
    10h 46m
    £46–95

  4. Drive  308.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Althorpcar car 308.9 mi
    5h 41m
    £77–111

  5. 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 32m
    £52–142

  6. Train via Tamworth

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tamworth High Leveltrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
    8h 20m
    £157–237

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to East Lodgebus bus
    6h 37m
    £104–334

  8. 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
    6h 18m
    £49–152

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, 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 38m
    £70–204

  10. 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 Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 6m
    £48–148

  11. 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 56m
    £94–216

Edinburgh to Althorp by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 349.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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 £110–180 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to East Lodge via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 10h 46m.

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