There are 4 ways to get from Alcester to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from University to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 11m£51–83Drive 91.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alcester to Cardiffcar 91.6 mi
1h 48m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from NatWest Bank to Transport Museumbus X18
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
6h 11m£25–41Train via Hereford
- Take the train from Bromsgrove to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 43m£33–68
Alcester to Cardiff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Cardiff is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Alcester to Cardiff is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £35.
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 NatWest Bank and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
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 11m.
The distance between Alcester and Cardiff is 128 miles. The road distance is 92.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alcester to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Alcester to Cardiff, including transfers.
Alcester to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from NatWest Bank station.
Alcester to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from University station.
The best way to get from Alcester to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 11m.
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 £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Sophia Gardens via NatWest Bank, Transport Museum, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 6h 11m.
Train from University to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Bromsgrove to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Bus from NatWest Bank to Transport Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach Midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Alcester to Cardiff bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Transport Museum station.
Alcester to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Cardiff is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Alcester to Cardiff.
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