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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alcester is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alcester is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Police Station via Worcester Bus Station and Alexandra Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Alcester?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alcester. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bromsgrove via Hereford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alcester?

The distance between Cardiff and Alcester is 111 miles. The road distance is 92.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alcester without a car is to train and bus and line 247 bus which takes 4h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Cardiff to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alcester bus from?

Cardiff to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alcester train from?

Cardiff to Alcester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Alcester?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alcester is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 149 bus, which costs and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Alcester bus arrive?

Cardiff to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Worcester Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Alcester train arrive?

Cardiff to Alcester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hereford station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Alcester is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Alcester.

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

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

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Train, bus, line 247 bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Worcestershire Parkway to Evesham Bus Stationbus X50
3. Take the bus from Evesham Bus Station to Police Stationbus 247
4h 4m
Drive 92.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Alcestercar 92.2 mi
1h 48m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bromsgrovetrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
4h 55m
£34–67
Bus, line 149 bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Worcester Bus Stationbus Cp4
2. Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Alexandra Hospitalbus 149 / ...
5h 2m

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Distance: 110.8 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alcester, Warwickshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Police Station via Hereford, Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove station, and Redditch Bus Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Police Station via Worcester Bus Station and Alexandra Hospital in around 5h 2m.

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