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

The cheapest way to get from Sherborne to Alcester is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sherborne to Alcester is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sherborne and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sherborne to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Greenhill and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Barford St and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Sherborne to Alcester?

The distance between Sherborne and Alcester is 180 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sherborne to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Sherborne to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sherborne to Alcester bus from?

Sherborne to Alcester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Sherborne to Alcester?

The best way to get from Sherborne to Alcester is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Sherborne to Alcester bus arrive?

Sherborne to Alcester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Sherborne to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sherborne to Alcester is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Sherborne to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Alcester.

Sherborne to Alcester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sherborne 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 Sherborne to BasingstokeYeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Leamington SpaBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 38m
£81–188
Drive 108 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sherborne to Alcester108 mi
2h 21m
£27–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temple Meads Stn376
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 25m
Bus, train via Foregate Street Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temple Meads Stn376
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Foregate StreetBristol Temple Meads - Worcester Foregate Street / ...
8h 1m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
8h 21m

Sherborne to Alcester by train and bus

113Weekly Services

5h 38mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.7 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Sherborne, Dorset, England and Alcester, Warwickshire, England?

You can take a train from Sherborne to Police Station via Basingstoke, Leamington Spa, Railway Station, and McDonalds in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greenhill to Police Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Barford St, and Redditch Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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