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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alicante to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Alicante to Edinburgh

Cheapest
25 h 46 min
Car
2612 km.
from $143
Fastest
3 h 16 min
Plane
Other
22 h 29 min
1965 km.
from $808.10
41 h 48 min
1968 km.
from $350.45
7 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1967 km.
from $133.42
7 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
1967 km.
from $252.55
8 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
1967 km.
from $172.55

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$215.18
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$215.18
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$379.73
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow/Prestwick
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$316.44
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$316.44
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$696.18

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$253.16
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$253.16
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
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 Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Santander
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Lille
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$215.18

NS

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

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Lille Europe to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

Eurotunnel

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$101.26

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60
Train from Plymouth to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
8h 39m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Prestwick Intl Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$35.44
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Alicante to Paris
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$215.18
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Alicante to Paris
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$177.21
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$36.71

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

Scottish Citylink

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

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Edinburgh is to fly which costs $42.39 - $206.52 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $42.39 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Alicante and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.

How far is it from Alicante to Edinburgh?

The distance between Alicante and Edinburgh is 1998 km.

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

The best way to get from Alicante to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 22h 29m and costs $434.78 - $760.87 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Alicante to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Edinburgh bus from?

Alicante to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Alicante station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Edinburgh train from?

Alicante to Edinburgh train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alicante to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $42.39 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $434.78 - $760.87 and takes 22h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $173.91 - $358.70 and takes 41h 48m.

Where does the Alicante to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Alicante to Edinburgh bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Alicante. It is currently 04:30 in Alicante and 03:30 in Edinburgh.

Where does the Alicante to Edinburgh train arrive?

Alicante to Edinburgh train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

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

Book your Alicante to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Alicante to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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