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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Alcester is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 21m.

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 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Moor St Selfridges and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

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 53m and costs £19 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Alcester?

The best way to get from Preston to Alcester is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £19 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Preston to Alcester bus arrive?

Preston to Alcester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St 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 1431+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain Four Oaks - Redditch / ...
3h 53m
£19–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Barford St to Redditch Bus Stationbus 50A
6h 9m
Drive 125.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Alcestercar 125.5 mi
2h 21m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Moor St Selfridges to Redditch Bus Stationbus 50A
6h 36m

Preston to Alcester by train and bus

108Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Alcester.

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Distance: 130.3 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Newhall St, Moor St Selfridges, and Redditch Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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