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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Alcester is to bus via Newport which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h 20m.

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 14m 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 6h 36m.

How far is it from Swansea to Alcester?

The distance between Swansea and Alcester is 160 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 via Hereford which takes 5h 13m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 via Hereford which takes 5h 13m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 6h 36m.

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 14m to drive from Swansea to Alcester.

Where can I stay near Alcester?

There are 1378+ 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 via Hereford
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to HerefordMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to BromsgroveHereford - Birmingham New Street
5h 13m
£44–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
6h 36m
£18–47
Drive 116.8 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Alcester116.8 mi
2h 14m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to UniversityCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
5h 21m
£42–117
Bus via Newport
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Queensway Q1Uk910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Newhall StUk077
7h 20m
£19–47

Swansea to Alcester by train and bus

51Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Police Station via Hereford, Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove station, and Redditch Bus Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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