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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alresford is to bus which costs £60 - £210 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alresford is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alresford?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Alresford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Perins School via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Catherines P&R and The Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alresford?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alresford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Alton via King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall and Surbiton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alresford?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alresford is 456 miles. The road distance is 410 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alresford without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Edinburgh to Alresford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alresford bus from?

Edinburgh to Alresford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alresford train from?

Edinburgh to Alresford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Alresford?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alresford is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 11h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alresford bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alresford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alresford train arrive?

Edinburgh to Alresford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Alresford?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Alresford is 410 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Alresford.

Where can I stay near Alresford?

There are 821+ hotels available in Alresford.

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Alresford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Surbiton to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
7h 3m
£158–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Catherines P&Rbus 032
11h 55m
£60–209
Drive 407.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Alresfordcar 407.6 mi
7h 16m
£99–144
Fly to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
4h 22m
£86–214
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 55m
£199–378
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Catherines P&Rbus 160
14h 52m
£94–224
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 64 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Perins Schoolbus
5h 27m
£80–274
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain
5h 54m
£118–364
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain
6h 7m
£78–228
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Winchestertrain
5h 35m
£92–220
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Winchestertrain
6h 30m
£106–202

Edinburgh to Alresford by train, bus, and foot

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 453.1 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Alresford, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alresford via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, Surbiton, Alton, Rail Station, and Perins School in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Alresford via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Catherines P&R, The Broadway, and Perins School in around 11h 55m.

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