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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Grimsby Towntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abbey Walk to Recreation Groundbus bus 28
    7h 13m

  2. Drive 267 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alfordcar car 267 mi
    5h 46m
    £65–93

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 34m
    £110–212

  4. Train, bus via Grantham

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lincolnshire Imp Cafe to Demand Responsive Areabus bus 59S
    7h 42m

  5. Train, bus via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Grimsby Towntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Abbey Walk to Recreation Groundbus bus 28
    8h 44m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alford, Lincolnshire, England?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Alford. However, you can take the train to Doncaster, take the train to Grimsby Town, walk to Abbey Walk, then take the bus to Recreation Ground. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Alford in around 5h 46m.

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