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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Taunton is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Taunton is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at County Hall via Redditch Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Alcester to Taunton?

The distance between Alcester and Taunton is 159 miles. The road distance is 109.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcester to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Alcester to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Taunton bus from?

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

Train or bus from Alcester to Taunton?

The best way to get from Alcester to Taunton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Alcester to Taunton bus arrive?

Alcester to Taunton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at County Hall station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Taunton is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Alcester to Taunton.

Where can I stay near Taunton?

There are 387+ hotels available in Taunton.

Alcester to Taunton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 247 bus, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Alcester to Taunton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Redditch to Birmingham New Streettrain Redditch - Four Oaks / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 16m
£32–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hallbus 101 / ...
7h 22m
£20–38
Line 247 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Evesham Bus Stationbus 247
2. Take the train from Gloucester to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Tauntontrain
5h 51m
Drive 108.7 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Tauntoncar 108.7 mi
1h 54m
£27–38

Alcester to Taunton by bus and train

120Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alcester to Taunton.

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Taunton via Redditch Bus Station, Redditch, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to County Hall 4 times a day. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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