How to get from Northampton to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Northampton to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 272 miles (438 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $40 - $64 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $59 (€52) • 1 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, easyJet or Avanti West Coast |
Travel 272 miles (438 km) by bus, flight or train between Northampton and Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus, easyJet or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Northampton to Edinburgh.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Northampton and Edinburgh. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
British Airways (BA) is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Known as a full-service global airline, BA offers low fares year-round to destinations around the globe and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. BA is also the second largest airline based in the UK in terms of its fleet size and number of passengers carried.
There are 3 options to travel from Northampton to Edinburgh including taking a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $40 (€35) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs $20 (€17) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $59 (€52) for the same trip.
A bus is $24 (€21) less than a train with an average ticket price of $64 (€55) from Northampton to Edinburgh.
You should expect to travel around 272 miles (438 km) between Northampton and Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Northampton to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Northampton to Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Northampton to Edinburgh:
The following travel companies offer services from Northampton to Edinburgh:
Yes, there are direct routes from Northampton to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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