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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester is to bus via Glasgow which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Moor St Selfridges and Alexandra Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alcester?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Redditch via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alcester?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alcester is 372 miles. The road distance is 306.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alcester bus from?

Edinburgh to Alcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alcester train from?

Edinburgh to Alcester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Alcester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alcester is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alcester bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alcester train arrive?

Edinburgh to Alcester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Alcester is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Edinburgh to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1522+ hotels available in Alcester.

Edinburgh to Alcester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alcester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 4m
£123–236
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, line 26 bus
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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 Redditchtrain
4. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus
5h 41m
£43–136
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 50m
£44–71
Drive 304.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alcestercar 304.3 mi
5h 35m
£75–109
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 Redditchtrain
5h 4m
£46–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 832
12h 7m
£59–94
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 26 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
4. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus
7h 1m
£84–198

Edinburgh to Alcester by train and bus

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Distance: 369.5 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alcester, Warwickshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Millennium Point, Moor St Selfridges, and Alexandra Hospital in around 10h 50m.

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