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How to get fromGlasgow to Althorpby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Northamptontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
    6h 27m
    £120–185

  2. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus
    6h 22m
    £37–154

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Northamptonbus bus Uk021
    9h 37m
    £45–66

  4. Drive  328.7 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Althorpcar car 328.7 mi
    5h 32m
    £82–119

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain train
    4h 47m
    £42–123

  6. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
    6h 36m
    £113–206

  7. Train via Hinckley

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Nuneatontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
    8h 25m
    £79–113

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus
    5h 33m
    £41–139

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Northamptontrain train
    5h 36m
    £50–143

  10. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Northamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to East Lodgebus bus
    5h 54m
    £83–322

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Euston stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to East Lodgebus bus
    5h 56m
    £63–200

  12. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - 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 9m
    £84–211

Glasgow to Althorp by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Northampton once a week. Tickets cost £110–190 and the journey takes 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to East Lodge via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 9h 37m.

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