What is the cheapest way to get from Alcester to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Cardiff is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alcester to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Redditch Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Alcester to Cardiff?

The distance between Alcester and Cardiff is 128 miles. The road distance is 92.1 miles.

How do I travel from Alcester to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Alcester to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £30 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Alcester to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Alcester to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Cardiff bus from?

Alcester to Cardiff bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Redditch Bus Station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Alcester to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Alcester to Cardiff bus arrive?

Alcester to Cardiff bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Barford St station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Cardiff is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Alcester to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Alcester to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alcester to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from University to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 2m
£32–99
Drive 91.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alcester to Cardiff91.6 mi
1h 47m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Barford St50A
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
5h 57m
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Bromsgrove to HerefordBirmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff CentralCrewe - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 27m
£29–57

Alcester to Cardiff by bus and train

88Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Alcester, Warwickshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from University to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £22–85 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Sophia Gardens via Redditch Bus Station, Barford St, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 57m.

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