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 £22 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.

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 48m and costs £22 - £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 56m.

Is there a direct train between Alcester and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Alcester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Redditch and arriving at Cardiff Central via University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

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 10m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Cardiff train from?

Alcester to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from University station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Alcester to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Alcester to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alcester to Cardiff train arrive?

Alcester to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Cardiff is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Alcester to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1712+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from University to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 10m
£62–94
Drive 91.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alcester to Cardiffcar 91.6 mi
1h 48m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Barford Streetbus 50A
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
5h 56m
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Bromsgrove to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 29m
£39–78

Alcester to Cardiff by bus and train

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Cross Country operates a train from University to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Sophia Gardens via Redditch Bus Station, Barford Street, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 56m.

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