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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alton Towers to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Alton Towers to Edinburgh

Cheapest
4 h 44 min
Car
417 km.
from $22
Other
7 h 40 min
338 km.
Select a ticket
4 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
338 km.
from $10.87
5 h 59 min
Bus, Train
338 km.
from $5.43
6 h 16 min
Bus, Train
338 km.
from $5.43
5 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
338 km.
from $10.87
6 h 24 min
Bus, Train
338 km.
from $5.43
6 h 58 min
Bus, Train
338 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Luton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

The Coach Company UK

Phone:
+44 330 174 0598
Email:
sales@thecoachcompany.co.uk
Website:
thecoachcompany.co.uk/
Bus from Alton Towers to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Alton Towers to Wolverhampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Alton Towers to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Alton Towers to Nottingham
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$45.57
Train from Kettering to Luton
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$39.24

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
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

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alton Towers (Station) to Edinburgh is to drive which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alton Towers (Station) to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

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

The distance between Alton Towers (Station) and Edinburgh is 436 km. The road distance is 417.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alton Towers (Station) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Alton Towers (Station) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Train or bus from Alton Towers (Station) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Alton Towers (Station) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.

What is the time difference between Alton Towers (Station) and Edinburgh?

It is currently 07:11 at both, Alton Towers (Station) and Edinburgh.

Can I drive from Alton Towers (Station) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton Towers (Station) to Edinburgh is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Alton Towers (Station) to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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