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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Alcester is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Alcester is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station, Barford St and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Bath to Alcester?

The distance between Bath and Alcester is 129 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Bath to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Alcester bus from?

Bath to Alcester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

Train or bus from Bath to Alcester?

The best way to get from Bath to Alcester is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Bath to Alcester bus arrive?

Bath to Alcester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bath to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Alcester is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Bath to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1385+ hotels available in Alcester.

Bath to Alcester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 19 bus, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bath 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to RedditchFour Oaks - Redditch / ...
3h 55m
£36–103
Drive 73.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Alcester73.8 mi
1h 35m
£19–27
Line 19 bus, train via Birmingham New Street
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stn19
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Stockport / ...
4h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Barford St to Redditch Bus Station50A
6h 16m
Line 19 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stn19
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Worcester Foregate StreetBristol Temple Meads - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
7h 3m

Bath to Alcester by train and bus

129Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Police Station via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Police Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Barford St, and Redditch Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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