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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Penzance is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 45m.

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 £60 - £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 Bus Station via Alexandra Hospital and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

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 1m.

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 1m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m 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 National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach 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 1m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Alcester to Penzance bus arrive?

Alcester to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus 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 2572+ 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 1m
£137–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 104
12h 45m
£48–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Penzancetrain Plymouth - Penzance / ...
11h 20m
£62–115
Drive 244 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Penzancecar 244 mi
4h 24m
£61–87
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 22m
£132–215

Alcester to Penzance by bus and train

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8h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 319.1 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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 £130–190 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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