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

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alvaston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DerbytrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 59m
    £52–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationbusUkn11
    7h 47m
    £24–85

  3. Drive 261.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alvastoncar261.4 mi
    4h 56m
    £64–93

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
    4h 34m
    £48–134

  5. Bus via Coach Park

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus832
    8h 35m
    £36–74

  6. 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)planeGLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
    5h 17m
    £56–194

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeEDI - 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 2m
    £68–236

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeEDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
    6h 32m
    £112–392

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
    6h 31m
    £68–216

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeEDI - STN
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
    6h 25m
    £86–296

Edinburgh to Alvaston by train and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £45–180 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–75 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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