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How to Travel from

Edinburgh Airport to Alton Towers

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$265.81
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$278.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$189.87

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$493.65
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$518.97
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$25.32–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

The Coach Company UK

Phone:
+44 330 174 0598
Website:
thecoachcompany.co.uk/
Bus from Wolverhampton Police Station to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Macclesfield Queen Victoria St to Alton
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$75.95
Train from Haymarket to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$41.77
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$151.89–$493.65

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$139.24

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$16.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers is to drive which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Alton Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Alton Towers via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds Cultural B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Alton Towers is 505 km. The road distance is 426.5 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 28m. There are no good options to fly between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alton Towers.

Where can I stay near Alton Towers?

There are 983+ hotels available in Alton Towers. Prices start at $41.68 per night.
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