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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $659.
Distance: 979 miles (1576 km)
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$147 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $662 Average price | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 23m Average total duration 35h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 14m Average total duration 27h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Alicante:
A flight is $62 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Alicante costing on average $209 (€173).
A flight is $515 (€425) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Alicante costing on average $662 (€546).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 44m.
Bus takes on average 35h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Alicante
How to get from Birmingham to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:10 PM45h00Birmingham11:10 AMAlicante$2061One-way0 transfers
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2:10 PM45h00Birmingham11:10 AMAlicante$2061One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:00 PM43h05Birmingham3:05 PMAlicante$2141One-way0 transfers
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2:30 PM43h40Birmingham10:10 AMAlicante$3631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Alicante:
A flight is $62 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Alicante costing on average $209 (€173).
A flight is $515 (€425) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Alicante costing on average $662 (€546).
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 44m.
Bus takes on average 35h 53m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, Vueling to go to Alicante by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Alicante by train.
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