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 - £85 and takes 10h 51m.

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 and costs £45 - £140.

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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Barford Street and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 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 via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 18m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alcester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 18m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alcester bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus 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 1517+ hotels available in Alcester.

Edinburgh to Alcester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 18m
£108–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
10h 51m
£42–85
Drive 304.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alcestercar 304.3 mi
5h 35m
£75–108
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
£46–132
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 49m
£125–258
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 51m
£49–160
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 57m
£98–204
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 26 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 11m
£124–382

Edinburgh to Alcester by train and bus

48Weekly Services

6h 18mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.4 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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 £95–170 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Police Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Barford Street, and Redditch Bus Station in around 10h 51m.

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