What is the cheapest way to get from Alcester to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alcester to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Alexandra Hospital, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Alcester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Alcester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Redditch and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Birmingham New Street and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Alcester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alcester and Edinburgh is 319 miles. The road distance is 306.4 miles.

How do I travel from Alcester to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Alcester to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 47m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Alcester to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Alcester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Edinburgh bus from?

Alcester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Edinburgh train from?

Alcester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alcester to Edinburgh is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 47m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Alcester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Alcester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Alcester to Edinburgh train arrive?

Alcester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Edinburgh is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Alcester to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2800+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Alcester to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 47m
£105–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
10h 51m
£41–66
Drive 304.6 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Edinburghcar 304.6 mi
5h 35m
£76–110
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Redditch to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 31m
£47–127
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 12m
£117–245
Train #2
1. Take the train from University to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
7h 53m
£156–243
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Redditch Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Redditch to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 25m
£44–137
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Evesham to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
6h 45m
£126–355
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Redditch Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Redditch to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 50m
£84–198

Alcester to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 317.5 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Alcester, Warwickshire, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Police Station to Edinburgh Waverley via Redditch Bus Station, Redditch, Birmingham New Street, and Stafford in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Alexandra Hospital, Barford Street, Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 51m.

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