The distance between Glasgow and Northampton is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Glasgow to Northampton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Northampton.
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Take the train to Rugby.
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Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Northampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).
The distance between Glasgow and Northampton is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Glasgow and Northampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Northampton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Northampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Northampton. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Northampton with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 5h 20m.
Avanti West Coast run train services between Glasgow and Northampton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Northampton. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Northampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Northampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Northampton. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Northampton. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Northampton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Northampton. The distance is around 547km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Northampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 2h 25m | £68($80) | hourly | 499km (310 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 2h 40m | £155($185) | every 4 hours | 592km (368 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 5m | £240($285) | every 30 mins | 700km (435 miles) |
Fly to London Stansted (STN), Train | 3h 25m | £115($140) | every 30 mins | 717km (446 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 25m | £115($140) | every 4 hours | 618km (384 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 5m | £79($95) | hourly | 533km (331 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | £130($155) | every 20 mins | 539km (335 miles) |
Train to Northampton | 5h 20m | £135($160) | once a week | 551km (342 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | £19($22) | twice daily | 600km (373 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | £95($110) | on demand | 547km (340 miles) |
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The following major airports near Northampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.