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

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There are 13 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Alicante by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LGW - ALC
    5h 43m
    €46–170

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Narbonnetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Narbonne to Camp De Tarragonatrain train
    4. Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Eur / ...
    19h 28m
    €406–636

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    34h 7m
    €167–284

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    44h 35m
    €388–485

  5. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane LTN - ALC
    6h 4m
    €57–585

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane STN - ALC
    6h 20m
    €57–201

  7. Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane SEN - ALC
    6h 28m
    €52–306

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BHX - ALC
    6h 43m
    €65–236

  9. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane LGW - VLC
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    8h 46m
    €81–305

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Valencia Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane LHR - VLC
    2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    9h 1m
    €116–352

  11. Bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    34h 42m
    €187–304

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Alicantecar car
    20h 10m
    €480–639

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Alicantecar car
    21h 32m
    €373–594

Waterloo Station to Alicante by subway, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,488.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Alicante, Spain?

Ryanair, Jet2.com, and three other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Waterloo station to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Narbonne, and Camp De Tarragona in around 19h 28m.

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