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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Alcester is to bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Alcester is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Alcester?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Alcester station. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Police Station via Barford St and Redditch Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Swansea to Alcester?

The distance between Swansea and Alcester is 176 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Alcester without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Swansea to Alcester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Alcester bus from?

Swansea to Alcester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Train or bus from Swansea to Alcester?

The best way to get from Swansea to Alcester is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Swansea to Alcester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swansea to Alcester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Alcester is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Swansea to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1481+ hotels available in Alcester.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Swansea 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 Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Universitytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
5h 47m
£78–131
Bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
6h 35m
£21–40
Drive 116.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Alcestercar 116.8 mi
2h 15m
£30–42
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Swansea to Herefordtrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Bromsgrovetrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
5h 58m
£55–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
7h 31m
£31–71

Swansea to Alcester by train and bus

94Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swansea to Alcester.

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Alcester, Warwickshire, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Police Station via Cardiff Central, University, Redditch, and Redditch Bus Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway once daily. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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