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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Preston is to bus via Newhall St which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Coach Stn via Redditch Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Alcester to Preston?

The distance between Alcester and Preston is 128 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcester to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £22 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Alcester to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Preston bus from?

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

Train or bus from Alcester to Preston?

The best way to get from Alcester to Preston is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £22 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Newhall St, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Alcester to Preston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alcester to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Preston is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Alcester to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2126+ hotels available in Preston.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Alcester to Preston 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 Redditch to Birmingham New StreetRedditch - Four Oaks / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 9m
£22–94
Bus via Newhall St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk030
6h 4m
£19–36
Drive 125.6 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Preston125.6 mi
2h 20m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Barford St50A
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
6h 56m

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Distance: 127 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Preston via Redditch Bus Station, Redditch, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newhall St to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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