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How to get fromEdinburgh to Alcesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alcester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 47m
    £124–238

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    10h 37m
    £39–71

  3. Drive  304.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alcestercar car 304.3 mi
    5h 35m
    £76–110

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain train
    5h 1m
    £46–126

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 832
    11h 50m
    £54–89

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, line 26 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus bus
    5h 38m
    £44–137

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 26 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus bus
    6h 58m
    £84–198

Edinburgh to Alcester by train and bus

Calendar138Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, Moor St Selfridges, and Alexandra Hospital in around 10h 37m.

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