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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Penzance is to bus via Exeter which costs £35 - £70 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Exeter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Alcester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Alcester to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Redditch and arriving at Penzance via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Alcester to Penzance?

The distance between Alcester and Penzance is 321 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcester to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs £150 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Alcester to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Penzance bus from?

Alcester to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Penzance train from?

Alcester to Penzance train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Penzance?

The best way to get from Alcester to Penzance is to train which takes 8h and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Exeter, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Alcester to Penzance bus arrive?

Alcester to Penzance bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Where does the Alcester to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alcester to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Penzance is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Alcester to Penzance.

Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2669+ hotels available in Penzance.

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There are 5 ways to get from Alcester to Penzance by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penzancetrain Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
8h
£158–236
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Exeterbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Exeter to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
12h 28m
£38–68
Drive 244 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Penzancecar 244 mi
4h 24m
£60–87
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
8h 20m
£153–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 104
13h 2m
£53–133

Alcester to Penzance by bus and train

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Distance: 319 mi
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Alcester, Warwickshire, England and Penzance, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Penzance once daily. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Penzance Bus Station via Redditch Bus Station, Redditch, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Exeter in around 12h 28m.

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