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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester is to bus which costs £40 - £150 and takes 10h 39m.

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 which takes 5h 1m and costs £45 - £130.

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 Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Barford Street and Alexandra Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alcester?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Redditch via Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

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 via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 19m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alcester train from?

Edinburgh to Alcester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alcester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 19m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alcester bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alcester train arrive?

Edinburgh to Alcester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton 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 1536+ hotels available in Alcester.

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 19m
£112–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
10h 39m
£42–149
Drive 304.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alcestercar 304.3 mi
5h 35m
£74–107
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
5h 1m
£48–122
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 52m
£131–272
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, line 26 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
5h 41m
£47–145
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 26 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
6h 58m
£100–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Stratford-upon-Avontrain
7h 11m
£124–370

Edinburgh to Alcester by train and bus

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6h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.4 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhampton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Police Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Birmingham Coach Station, Barford Street, and Alexandra Hospital in around 10h 39m.

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