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

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Alcester is to bus via Newhall St which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Alcester is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Barnsley and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnsley to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Road/Brinckman Street and arriving at Police Station via Meadowhall Interchange/A2, Barford St and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Alcester?

The distance between Barnsley and Alcester is 120 miles. The road distance is 114.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnsley to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Barnsley to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Alcester bus from?

Barnsley to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Train or bus from Barnsley to Alcester?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Alcester is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Newhall St, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Barnsley to Alcester bus arrive?

Barnsley to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Alcester is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Barnsley to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1371+ hotels available in Alcester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Alcester 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 Sheffield to Birmingham New StreetNewcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to RedditchFour Oaks - Redditch / ...
3h 40m
£39–93
Bus via Newhall St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Newhall StUk075 / ...
5h 15m
£17–40
Drive 114.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnsley to Alcester114.3 mi
2h 3m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Station131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barford St to Redditch Bus Station50A
6h 7m

Barnsley to Alcester by train and bus

173Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Barnsley to Police Station via Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Newhall St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–17 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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