The average bus between Reading and Alcester takes 7h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Alcester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Reading and Alcester. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Alcester at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Westgate and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Alcester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Alcester station via Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Reading to Alcester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.
Reading to Alcester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at NatWest Bank station.
The distance between Reading and Alcester is 104.5 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from Station Road to Police Station via Westgate, Magdalen Street, West Street, and Oxfam in around 5h 40m.