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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Wakefield is to bus and train which costs £25 - £60 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Redditch Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Alcester to Wakefield?

The distance between Alcester and Wakefield is 128 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcester to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Alcester to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Wakefield bus from?

Alcester to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Police Station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Alcester to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Alcester to Wakefield bus arrive?

Alcester to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Redditch Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Wakefield is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Alcester to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 1989+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Alcester to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alcester to Wakefield 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 Redditch to Birmingham New StreetRedditch - Four Oaks / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 49m
£50–99
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Redditch Bus Station229 / ...
2. Take the train from Redditch to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
4. Take the train from Meadowhall to Wakefield Kirkgate
4h 48m
£25–59
Drive 124.5 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Wakefield124.5 mi
2h 13m
£32–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Redditch Bus Station229 / ...
2. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Barford St50A
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station110 / ...
6h 34m

Alcester to Wakefield by bus and train

122Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.2 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Wakefield Westgate via Redditch Bus Station, Redditch, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Wakefield Bus Station via Redditch Bus Station, Barford St, Birmingham Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 34m.

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