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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Alicante, Spain

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Nine ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Alicante

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Alicante

Cheapest
Fastest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$265.81
Plane from Newcastle to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$379.73
Plane from Glasgow/Prestwick to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$227.84

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Newcastle to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$696.18

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$265.81
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$303.79
Plane from Newcastle to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$759.47

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10
Train from Lille Europe to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$215.18

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$35.44

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Alicante
Ave. Duration:
22h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$215.18

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Alicante
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$177.21

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$36.71

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Plymouth to Santander
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Alicante is to fly which costs $45.65 - $228.26 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Alicante is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $45.65 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Alicante via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Alicante?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Alicante?

The distance between Edinburgh and Alicante is 1998 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 21h 56m and costs $521.74 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alicante bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Alicante train from?

Edinburgh to Alicante train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Alicante?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Alicante is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $45.65 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $521.74 - $869.57 and takes 21h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $173.91 - $358.70 and takes 42h 30m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alicante bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Alicante bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Alicante?

Alicante is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 03:05 in Edinburgh and 04:05 in Alicante.

Where does the Edinburgh to Alicante train arrive?

Edinburgh to Alicante train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport Airport?

Jet2.com, Ryanair and easyJet offer flights from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Alicante?

Book your Edinburgh to Alicante train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Alicante?

Book your Edinburgh to Alicante bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Alicante?

There are 4115+ hotels available in Alicante. Prices start at $73.16 per night.
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