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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Alcester is to bus via Newhall St which costs £11 - £26 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Alcester is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Police Station via Barford St and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Manchester to Alcester?

The distance between Manchester and Alcester is 109 miles. The road distance is 103.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £21 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Manchester to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Alcester bus from?

Manchester to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Alcester?

The best way to get from Manchester to Alcester is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £21 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus via Newhall St, which costs £11 - £26 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Manchester to Alcester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Alcester is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Manchester to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1386+ hotels available in Alcester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New StreetManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to RedditchFour Oaks - Redditch / ...
3h 15m
£21–74
Bus via Newhall St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall StUk076 / ...
4h 39m
£12–26
Drive 103.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Alcester103.1 mi
2h 10m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barford St to Redditch Bus Station50A
5h

Manchester to Alcester by train and bus

217Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.4 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Police Station via Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall St hourly. Tickets cost £4–14 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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