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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester is to fly and train and bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Barford St and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alcester?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alcester is 322 miles. The road distance is 306.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alcester bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alcester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alcester bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alcester?

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

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 492+ hotels available in Alcester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alcester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 30m
£115–235
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
3. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus
5h 22m
£42–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
11h 51m
£63–146
Drive 304.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alcestercar 304.3 mi
5h 35m
£76–110
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain Nottingham - Birmingham New Street / ...
7h 36m
£190–276
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
4. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus
6h 10m
£56–144
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
4. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus
7h 16m
£88–178
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
4. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus
7h 29m
£128–372
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
4. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus
7h 36m
£96–248

Edinburgh to Alcester by train and bus

96Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.8 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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