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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Alcester is to bus and line 50 bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Alcester is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Police Station via Magdalen Street, West Street and Oxfam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Reading to Alcester?

The distance between Reading and Alcester is 94 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Alcester without a car is to train and bus and line 26 bus which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Reading to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Alcester bus from?

Reading to Alcester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where does the Reading to Alcester bus arrive?

Reading to Alcester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Can I drive from Reading to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Alcester is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Reading to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1517+ hotels available in Alcester.

Reading to Alcester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 26 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Alcester by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Leamington Spatrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to McDonaldsbus X18 / ...
3. Take the bus from McDonalds to Police Stationbus 229 / ...
2h 56m
£40–55
Bus, line 50 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to West Streetbus S3
3. Take the bus from West Street to NatWest Bankbus 50
5h 40m
£13–20
Train, line 247 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Eveshamtrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
2. Take the bus from Evesham Bus Station to Police Stationbus 247
3h 17m
Drive 73.5 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Alcestercar 73.5 mi
1h 44m
£18–26

Reading to Alcester by train and bus

138Weekly Services

2h 56mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Alcester.

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Distance: 93.1 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Police Station via Westgate, Magdalen Street, West Street, and Oxfam in around 5h 40m.

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