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 £35 - £85 and takes 10h 46m.

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 45m and costs £35 - £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, Bus Station and Sherborne Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Alcester and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Alcester to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Redditch and arriving at Newton Abbot via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Alcester to Torquay?

The distance between Alcester and Torquay is 218 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 6h 2m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Torquay train from?

Alcester to Torquay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Torquay?

The best way to get from Alcester to Torquay is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Alcester to Torquay bus arrive?

Alcester to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Alcester to Torquay train arrive?

Alcester to Torquay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Torquay is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Alcester to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Torquay.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 2m
£110–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
10h 46m
£38–85
Drive 159.3 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Torquaycar 159.3 mi
2h 45m
£39–57
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain
9h 49m
£98–206

Alcester to Torquay by bus and train

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.1 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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 £100–150 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Tesco via Redditch Bus Station, Barford Street, Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Sherborne Road in around 10h 46m.

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