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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 50m
    £49–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationbusUkn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk002 / ...
    8h 1m
    £23–56

  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 31m
    £48–134

  5. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CrewetrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to DerbytrainCrewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    5h 45m
    £38–171

  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 20m
    £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
    5h 56m
    £68–230

  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 28m
    £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 29m
    £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 22m
    £86–296

Edinburgh to Alvaston by train and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest 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 £45–180 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Lodge via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 1m.

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