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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £187 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £187, while a flight costs an average of £416.
Distance: 1968 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£416 Average Price | £187 Average Price Cheapest | £271 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 45h 19m Average total duration 44h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Alicante, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Alicante:
A coach is £230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Alicante costing on average £416.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 45h 19m.
You'll arrive about 22h 23m sooner (4h 30m by flight vs 26h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £416 compared to roughly £271 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Alicante from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Alicante is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Alicante are Murcia, Benidorm, Elche and Valencia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Alicante on Omio.
Murcia is known for its Baroque cathedral, fertile huerta and easy-going southern Spanish character. Historic streets, lively plazas and a strong local food culture give the city a relaxed but sociable feel.
Benidorm is known for its tall seafront skyline, wide beaches and energetic nightlife. It mixes a modern resort feel with an old town that still hints at its fishing-village past.
Elche is best known for the UNESCO-listed Palmeral of Elche, whose vast palm grove gives the city an unusual oasis-like feel. Its character also reflects a mix of Arab heritage, the Mystery Play of Elche and a long shoemaking tradition.
Valencia pairs a historic old town with beaches and striking modern design. Famous as the birthplace of paella, it feels relaxed yet lively, with markets, orange trees and the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències.
Travel to Alicante easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Alicante.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Alicante:
A coach is £230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Alicante costing on average £416.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Coach takes on average 45h 19m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Alicante as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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