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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alvaston is to bus which costs £29 - £130 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alvaston is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alvaston?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Alvaston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at The Lodge via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alvaston?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alvaston is 309 miles. The road distance is 263 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alvaston without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £150 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Alvaston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alvaston bus from?

Edinburgh to Alvaston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alvaston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alvaston is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £130 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alvaston bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alvaston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alvaston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Alvaston is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Edinburgh to Alvaston.

Where can I stay near Alvaston?

There are 1838+ hotels available in Alvaston.

Edinburgh to Alvaston - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alvaston 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 Derbytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 58m
£158–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
7h 59m
£30–130
Drive 261.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alvastoncar 261.4 mi
4h 58m
£65–94
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 Derbytrain
4h 41m
£58–124
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 48m
£75–182
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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 Derbytrain
5h 29m
£72–161
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
6h 5m
£88–190
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 St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 27m
£148–362
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
6h 48m
£104–190
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
6h 29m
£112–228

Edinburgh to Alvaston by train and bus

92Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

£158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alvaston, Derby, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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