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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Torquay is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Tesco via Redditch Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Alcester to Torquay?

The distance between Alcester and Torquay is 215 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcester to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Alcester to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Torquay bus from?

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

Train or bus from Alcester to Torquay?

The best way to get from Alcester to Torquay is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Alcester to Torquay bus arrive?

Alcester to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Torquay is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Alcester to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2367+ hotels available in Torquay.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Alcester to Torquay 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 Birmingham New Street to Newton AbbotEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 32m
£37–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station102
8h 47m
£30–46
Drive 159.3 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Torquay159.3 mi
2h 43m
£40–58
Line 247 bus, bus, train, line 12 bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Evesham Bus Station247
2. Take the bus from Evesham Bus Station to Worcester Bus StationX50
3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Filton Abbey Wood
4. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Newton Abbot
5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Parade12
8h 4m

Alcester to Torquay by bus and train

115Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.4 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £28–140 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station once daily. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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