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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Alcester is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Alcester is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Harp Inn, Kidderminster Bus Station and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Alcester?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Alcester is 70 miles. The road distance is 57.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Alcester without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 47m and costs £14 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Shrewsbury to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Alcester bus from?

Shrewsbury to Alcester bus services, operated by Select Bus Services, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Alcester bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to Alcester bus services, operated by Select Bus Services, arrive at Sainsbury's station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Alcester is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Shrewsbury to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1444+ hotels available in Alcester.

Shrewsbury to Alcester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 436 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Alcester by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Redditchtrain
3. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Police Stationbus 26
2h 47m
£15–35
Drive 57.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Alcestercar 57.3 mi
1h 24m
£14–20
Line 436 bus, line 297 bus, line 52 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 436
2. Take the bus from Harp Inn to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus 297
3. Take the bus from Kidderminster Bus Station to Redditch Bus Stationbus 52
5h 8m

Shrewsbury to Alcester by train and bus

218Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Alcester.

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Distance: 69.8 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Sainsbury's, Harp Inn, Kidderminster Bus Station, and Redditch Bus Station in around 5h 8m.

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