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

The cheapest way to get from Alcester to Torquay is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alcester to Torquay is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Alcester and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Alcester station to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Police Station and arriving at Torquay Grammar Schools via Alexandra Hospital, Birmingham Coach Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Alcester and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Alcester to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Redditch and arriving at Paignton via Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Alcester to Torquay?

The distance between Alcester and Torquay is 218 miles. The road distance is 160.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alcester to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Alcester to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Torquay bus from?

Alcester to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Alcester to Torquay train from?

Alcester to Torquay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Alcester to Torquay?

The best way to get from Alcester to Torquay is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Alcester to Torquay bus arrive?

Alcester to Torquay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Alcester to Torquay train arrive?

Alcester to Torquay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newton Abbot station.

Can I drive from Alcester to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Alcester to Torquay is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Alcester to Torquay.

Where can I stay near Torquay?

There are 2667+ hotels available in Torquay.

Alcester to Torquay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 144 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Alcester to Torquay by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 52m
£90–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
9h 17m
£32–52
Drive 159.3 mi
1. Drive from Alcester to Torquaycar 159.3 mi
2h 45m
£40–57
Bus, line 144 bus, train, line 12 bus
1. Take the bus from Police Station to Redditch Bus Stationbus 229 / ...
2. Take the bus from Redditch Bus Station to Bromsgrove Bus Stationbus 52A / ...
3. Take the bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to Foregate Street Stationbus 144
4. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
5. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Newton Abbottrain
6. Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Paradebus 12
8h 42m

Alcester to Torquay by bus and train

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Distance: 217 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbot hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street twice daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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