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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Alcester is to bus via Newhall St which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Alcester is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Police Station via Barford St and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Preston to Alcester?

The distance between Preston and Alcester is 131 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £22 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Preston to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Alcester bus from?

Preston to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Train or bus from Preston to Alcester?

The best way to get from Preston to Alcester is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £22 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Newhall St, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Preston to Alcester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Alcester is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Preston to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1384+ hotels available in Alcester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to Birmingham New StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to RedditchFour Oaks - Redditch / ...
3h 45m
£23–92
Bus via Newhall St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
5h 24m
£19–35
Drive 125.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Alcester125.5 mi
2h 21m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barford St to Redditch Bus Station50A
5h 44m

Preston to Alcester by train and bus

101Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.8 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Police Station via Birmingham New Street, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Newhall St hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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