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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Northampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Northampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, while a flight costs an average of €218.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€91 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €218 Average price | €150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Northampton
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Northampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Northampton:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Northampton costing on average €91.
A bus is €163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Northampton costing on average €218.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
The journey is about 1h 30m faster (4h 39m by train vs 6h 9m by car) and roughly €59 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€91 vs €150). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Northampton
How to get from Glasgow to Northampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Northampton is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 3298:25 AM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 9:55 AM London Stansted Airport €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RK 329
8:25 AM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 9:55 AM London Stansted Airport €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U290612:40 PM 1h05 Glasgow International Airport 1:45 PM Birmingham International Airport €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W33999+
C17863 · C179143:57 PM 5h10 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:07 PM Northampton station (NMP) €50 1 One-way 2 transfers - C01365+C18025 · Y80920
1:38 PM 5h29 Glasgow Central (GLC) 7:07 PM Northampton station (NMP) €55 1 One-way 2 transfers - W33999 · W34121+C18010
3:57 PM 4h57 Glasgow Central (GLC) 8:54 PM Northampton station (NMP) €62 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus11:55 PM 7h30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 7:25 AM Northampton, Town Centre €25 1 One-way 0 transfers- NX183 · NX707
10:30 AM 16h40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 3:10 AM Northampton, Town Centre €38 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX590 · NX707
8:40 AM 9h55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 6:35 PM Northampton, Town Centre €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
- RK 174
7:25 PM 1h30 Glasgow International Airport 8:55 PM London Stansted Airport €25 1 One-way 0 transfers - U2652
4:30 PM 1h10 Glasgow International Airport 5:40 PM London Luton Airport €47 1 One-way 0 transfers - U2654
9:00 PM 1h10 Glasgow International Airport 10:10 PM London Luton Airport €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Northampton:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Northampton costing on average €91.
A bus is €163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Northampton costing on average €218.
Other travel options to Northampton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Northampton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Northampton station (NMP).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Northampton, Town Centre.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Northampton by train.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Northampton by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Northampton by bus.
- 22 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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