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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Reading is to bus which costs £11 - £15 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Forbury Road via Oxfam, West Street and St Aldates. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Alcester and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Alcester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stratford-upon-Avon and arriving at Reading via Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Alcester to Reading?

The distance between Alcester and Reading is 87 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcester to Reading without a car is to line 247 bus and train which takes 2h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Alcester to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Reading bus from?

Alcester to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from West Street station.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Reading train from?

Alcester to Reading train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Stratford-upon-Avon station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Reading?

The best way to get from Alcester to Reading is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £15 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Alcester to Reading bus arrive?

Alcester to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Alcester to Reading train arrive?

Alcester to Reading train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Leamington Spa station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Reading is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Alcester to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

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There are 5 ways to get from Alcester to Reading by bus, train, or car

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Line 247 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Evesham Bus Stationbus 247
2. Take the train from Evesham to Readingtrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
2h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Street to George Streetbus S3
2. Take the bus from St Aldates to Forbury Roadbus X40
5h 13m
£11–15
Line 2 bus, train
1. Take the bus from NatWest Bank to Railway Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to Readingtrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
4h 15m
£31–56
Drive 73.6 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Readingcar 73.6 mi
1h 47m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Leamington Spatrain Stratford-upon-Avon - Leamington Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 27m
£45–71

Alcester to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 86.4 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from St Faiths Road to Reading via Railway Station Bridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Leamington Spa in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Forbury Road via Oxfam, West Street, George Street, and St Aldates in around 5h 13m.

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