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How to get fromDerby to Alicanteby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), car, car ferry, bus, train, or car train

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There are 9 ways to get from Derby to Alicante by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), car, car ferry, bus, train, or car train

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  1. Fly from East Midlands Airport

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    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane EMA - ALC
    5h 54m
    €44–159

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Eur / ...
    20h 45m
    €462–802

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Alicantecar car
    32h 58m
    €288–989

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Alicantebus bus
    37h 45m
    €200–367

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BHX - ALC
    6h 15m
    €65–210

  6. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane MAN - ALC
    7h 19m
    €74–236

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LBA - ALC
    7h 39m
    €83–190

  8. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    35h 4m
    €388–1,114

  9. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alicantecar car
    22h 4m
    €454–609

Derby to Alicante by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€462Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,652.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Alicante, Spain?

Ryanair and Jet2.com fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Barcelona-Sants in around 20h 45m.

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