What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Alcester?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Alcester is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Alcester?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Alcester is to drive which takes 2h and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Cary and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Horse Pond Inn and arriving at Police Station via Crispin Hall, Bus Station, Barford St and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Alcester?

The distance between Castle Cary and Alcester is 189 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Cary to Alcester without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Alcester without a car is to train via Taunton which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary to Alcester?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Castle Cary to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Alcester bus from?

Castle Cary to Alcester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Crispin Hall station.

Train or bus from Castle Cary to Alcester?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Alcester is to train via Taunton which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Newhall St, which costs and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Castle Cary to Alcester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Alcester is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Castle Cary to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1386+ hotels available in Alcester.

Castle Cary to Alcester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Castle Cary 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 via Taunton
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to TauntonLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
5h 2m
£65–146
Drive 95.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Alcester95.8 mi
2h
£24–35
Bus via Newhall St
1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Station376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk070 / ...
6h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Bristol Temple MeadsYeovil Pen Mill - Gloucester / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 43m
£46–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Station376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
7h 55m

Castle Cary to Alcester by train and bus

73Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.3 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Alcester, Warwickshire, England?

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Police Station via Taunton, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horse Pond Inn to Police Station via Crispin Hall, Bus Station, Newhall St, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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