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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 Derbytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 48m
    £131–388

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 133 / ...
    7h 45m
    £24–43

  3. Drive 261.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alvastoncar car 261.4 mi
    4h 58m
    £65–93

  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 Derbytrain train
    4h 31m
    £66–188

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    5h 49m
    £84–244

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    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 Derbytrain train
    5h 18m
    £70–205

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train
    5h 58m
    £70–164

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    6h 20m
    £116–304

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain train
    6h 37m
    £96–262

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain train
    6h 18m
    £88–196

Edinburgh to Alvaston by train and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alvaston, Derby, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £120–390 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Lodge via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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