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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Swansea is to bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Redditch Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Alcester to Swansea?

The distance between Alcester and Swansea is 173 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcester to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Alcester to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Swansea bus from?

Alcester to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Swansea?

The best way to get from Alcester to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Alcester to Swansea bus arrive?

Alcester to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Can I drive from Alcester to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Swansea is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Alcester to Swansea.

Where can I stay near Swansea?

There are 1301+ hotels available in Swansea.

Alcester to Swansea - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alcester to Swansea 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 University to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 38m
£76–134
Bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
6h 48m
£20–40
Drive 116.8 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Swanseacar 116.8 mi
2h 15m
£29–42
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Bromsgrove to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
2. Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 6m
£51–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
7h 26m
£30–73

Alcester to Swansea by bus and train

89Weekly Services

5h 38mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alcester to Swansea.

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Distance: 172.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Swansea via Redditch Bus Station, Redditch, University, and Gloucester in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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