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 via Bristol
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 11m£72–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
7h 21m£20–29Drive 116.6 mi
- Drive from Alcester to Swanseacar 116.6 mi
2h 14m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Bromsgrove to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
- Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 5m£45–93Bus via Redditch Bus Station
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111
8h 3m£30–53
Alcester to Swansea by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Swansea is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Alcester to Swansea is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Alexandra Hospital and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Alcester to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Redditch and arriving at Swansea via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Alcester and Swansea is 188 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alcester to Swansea without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Alcester to Swansea, including transfers.
Alcester to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Alcester to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Alcester to Swansea is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 7h 21m.
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, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Parkway to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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 Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Alcester to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Swansea City Bus Station.
Alcester to Swansea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Swansea is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Alcester to Swansea.
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