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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Alcester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Alcester is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Police Station via Coach Station, Transport Museum and McDonalds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Colchester to Alcester?

The distance between Colchester and Alcester is 195 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Colchester to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Alcester bus from?

Colchester to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Alcester?

The best way to get from Colchester to Alcester is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Colchester to Alcester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Alcester is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Colchester to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1389+ hotels available in Alcester.

Colchester to Alcester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 351 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester 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 Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New StreetLondon Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 27m
£38–170
Drive 142.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Alcester142.3 mi
2h 53m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station777
3. Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsX18
7h 24m
£39–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
6h 35m
£45–107
Bus, line 351 bus, train, line 247 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood station351
3. Take the train from Brentwood to London Paddington
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Evesham
5. Take the bus from Evesham Bus Station to Police Station247
7h 53m

Colchester to Alcester by bus and train

105Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.3 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Police Station via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Police Station via Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Transport Museum, and McDonalds in around 7h 24m.

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